Lastly, we want to draw your attention to the short- and long-term need to work together to cultivate a highly skilled workforce in aerospace. Organizations such as DAIR can support the government in engaging our students, starting from the ground up. This is required from elementary school students all the way up to those needing mid-career training through rescaling and upscaling opportunities.
Promoting science and technology to help facilitate a wide exposure to STEM opportunities will help grow a valuable culture of innovation. This will facilitate key populations, including marginalized communities, to gain exposure to an industry that offers rewarding, high-quality careers.
In closing, if we act now, Canada can protect and support its global leadership in advanced manufacturing, skills training, and research and development. This is about supporting Canadians. It's about the people and securing Canada's position as a global leader in aerospace.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.