“Canada just got the largest order in history for airplanes made here. I want the Minister of Industry to explain what we are doing to bring in more business and grow the economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, our aerospace sector is an economic driver that supports thousands of skilled, well-paid jobs, particularly in Quebec. Earlier this month, Airbus and AirAsia announced the largest order in history for aircraft designed and manufactured in Canada. This is concrete proof that our strategy to diversify trade with international partners is bearing fruit. Can the Minister of Industry inform the House of the measures the government is taking to attract investment, support innovation and continue to build a stronger economy?”

“An Asian airline ordered 150 planes to be built by Airbus in Mirabel. This shows our plan is working to bring foreign investment to Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, at last, a good question, and it comes from my colleague from Mont-Saint-Bruno—L’Acadie. Indeed, two weeks ago we received some very good news for the aerospace sector, particularly for Airbus in Mirabel. There are now 150 new aircraft under construction in Mirabel. This is an order placed by AirAsia, a Malaysian—and therefore Asian—airline, with Airbus, a European company. All of this proves that our plan is working. We are capable of attracting foreign investment.”