It is important that we adopt a Canadian vision to determine what we want to do with our aerospace industry and how we want to position ourselves for the future. The only way to achieve this, in our view, is to revise the strategic framework and the framework for collaboration among the stakeholders. That kind of policy has to be developed in collaboration with the stakeholders and by keeping processes for ongoing consultation in place that will enable the policy to grow, evolve and be properly applied. We have to position ourselves in relation to new technologies and investments. We used to be fourth in the world and we are now sixth. So the current formula needs to be reviewed.
Montreal is one of only three cities in the world that can certify a plane from A to Z. However, we have seen investment associated with this ability decline. It is essential that we not lose our capacity to certify aircraft and develop new technologies.
We believe the way to do this is to have a clear vision that incorporates the stakeholders' capacities, helps them fill their gaps or correct their weaknesses, if any, and enables them to face the Canadian aerospace industry forward, so we regain our fourth place or even become better.