MDA welcomes Government focus on aerospace and space industries
RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., a provider of essential information solutions, today welcomed the release of the Aerospace Review report. The arms-length review of aerospace and space policy was announced by Industry Minister Christian Paradis in February 2012 and was carried out by David Emerson, a former federal cabinet minister.
"We are grateful to the Government and to Minister Paradis for mandating the Aerospace Review and for taking an in-depth look at this important sector," said Dave Caddey, MDA's Executive Vice President. "There is a clear recognition of the strategic role of space and aerospace to the economic well-being of Canada and this report is a critical first step towards revitalizing this sector."
MDA thanked Mr. Emerson for his leadership of the Review process and for listening to industry concerns. "We will take the time to examine the report. We look forward to working with the government to ensure the competitiveness of the Canadian space sector for the next generation," Mr. Caddey concluded.
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SOURCE: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.
Wendy Keyzer
MDA External Relations
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