Aéro Montréal, Quebec's aerospace cluster, is a strategic think tank created in 2006 that groups all the major decision makers in Quebec's aerospace sector, including companies, educational and research institutions, associations and unions. Aéro Montréal's mission is to mobilize industry players around common goals and concerted actions to increase the cohesion and optimize competitiveness of Quebec’s aerospace cluster. It aims to foster the growth and expansion of the cluster to ensure that it may continue to create wealth for Montreal, Quebec and Canada. Over the years, Aéro Montréal adopted a strategic action plan that includes the creation of working groups. These working groups are dedicated to six areas of intervention, namely supply chain development, branding and promotion, innovation, human resources, defense and national security and commercialization and market development. The US, and the State of New Hampshire, sent a delegation to the 4th edition of the Aerospace Innovation Forum, to explore their participation with the industry's global leaders and the latest developments in the lifecycle management of new aircraft platforms.

1. CANADA:
AEROSPACE MARKET
MARKET OVERVIEW: WHY EXPORT
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TO CANADA?
Canada has the world’s fifth largest aerospace market; in 2012 it generated approximately $22 billion
On average, Canadian aerospace companies purchase over 50% of their inputs from U.S. suppliers
It is home to large OEMS such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls Royce, Bell Helicopter Textron, Boeing
Canada, Lockheed Martin Canada and employs over 80,000 workers
Approximately 80 % of the industry is located in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario
Approx. 83% of the industry focuses on civil aircraft manufacturing; 17% on military aircraft manufacturing
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: MAJOR AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
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Bombardier C Series, Challenger 7000 & 8000, and other Bombardier Programs (valued at over $3 billion)
Canadian Companies with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Major Contracts (program valued at over $9 billion)
Boeing Canada Programs related to the Boeing Dreamliner 787 and others (valued at over $1 billion)
POTENTIAL CLIENTS: CANADA’S AEROSPACE COMPANIES
The following databases are great resources for your sales team to seek out potential clients. They provide a
comprehensive list of all Canadian aerospace companies by location, size and capabilities, are easily searchable.
 Aero-Canada: http://www.aero-canada.com/
 Industry Canada: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ad-ad.nsf/eng/h_ad03840.html
 Quebec: http://internet2.mdeie.gouv.qc.ca/Internet/aerospatiale/reperaero.nsf/GeneralEN?OpenFrameset
SELECT CANADIAN AEROSPACE ASSOCIATIONS
AIAC (Aerospace Industries Association of Canada) – www.aiac.ca
AéroMontréal - http://www.aeromontreal.ca
Ontario Aerospace Council - http://www.ontaero.org/
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UPCOMING AEROSPACE TRADE SHOWS & B2B MEETINGS EVENTS
The following are activities and events that our U.S. Commercial Service team in Canada team is planning for the next year.
If you have any questions regarding these events, please contact us. For a regularly updated listing of aerospace events in
Canada, please see: http://export.gov/Canada/eventsforu.s.companies/eg_ca_029302.asp
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October 16-17, 2013
November 5, 2013
December 2-4, 2013
February TBD, 2014
March 11-13, 2014
April 8-10, 2014
April 28, 2014
April 28-29, 2014
Canadian Aerospace Summit (Ottawa, ON)
Webinar: Aerospace Opportunities in Quebec’s Aerospace Market (Montreal, QC)
Aerospace Innovation Forum (Montreal, QC)
Webinar: Aerospace Defense Research Opportunities in Canada (Ottawa, QC)
Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (Seattle, WA)
CADSI Tri-Service Outlook (Ottawa, ON)
Webinar: Procurement Opportunities in Maritime and Military Aerospace (Ottawa, ON)
Aerospace Trade Mission to Canada (Montreal, QC)
Updated 12/2013

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May 5-8, 2014
May 12-15, 2014
July 19-20, 2014
September 3-5, 2014
September TBD, 2014
November 18-19, 2014
ECTI Export Controls Seminar (Montreal, QC)
AUVSI Unmanned Systems (Orlando, FL)
Farnborough Air Show (London, UK)
DEFSEC Atlantic 2014 (Halifax, NS)
Global Supply Chain Summit (Montreal, QC)
U.S. Pavilion at Canadian Aerospace Summit (Ottawa, ON)
OTHER EXPORTING
TO CANADA-RELATED INFORMATION / EVENTS
The U.S. Commercial Service in Canada should be your first point of contact when opting to export your goods and services
to Canada. Our team is here to help you with market information, business development and logistics support so you can
achieve your business goals in Canada. You can find additional information on our events, doing business in Canada
guides, and so much more on our website: www.export.gov/canada
 January 30, 2014
Webinar: Temporarily Moving Service Exporters Across the Border
 February 6, 2014
Webinar: Temporarily Moving Capital Equipment & Tools Across the Border
 February 13, 2014
Webinar: Handling Duties and Taxes – NAFTA, HST & Other Considerations
 February 20, 2014
Webinar: Digital & Social Media Market Entry Strategies for Canada
IN EXPORTING TO OTHER GLOBAL MARKETS?
The U.S. Commercial Service Aerospace and Defense Technology Team should be your first point of contact when looking
to sell internationally. Our team of domestic and international trade specialists, located at our Export Assistance Centers in
the United States and at U.S. Embassies overseas, is prepared to assist in increasing your export sales. U.S. Points of
Contact are available to discuss your international business needs. We welcome you to browse through our website that
has updated information on the world’s top aerospace markets, upcoming U.S. trade missions and other business
development activities worldwide, and sign up for our e-newsletters to keep you updated on opportunities and events.
http://export.gov/industry/aerospace/index.asp
INTERESTED
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gina Rebelo Bento
Commercial Specialist (Aerospace: Civil and Dual-Use)
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Consulate in Montreal
Tel. 514-908-3660 / Gina.Bento@trade.gov / http://www.export.gov/Canada
Luz Betancur
Commercial Specialist (Aerospace: Defense and Government Procurement)
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Embassy in Ottawa
Tel. 613-688-5411 / Luz.Betancur@trade.gov / http://www.export.gov/Canada
Melissa Grosso
Aerospace & Defense Team Leader
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Middletown, Connecticut
Tel. 860-638-6955 / Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov / http://export.gov/industry/aerospace/index.asp