What we do
The Canada West Aerospace & Defence Industries Association facilitates collaborative initiatives that are of common interest to Western Canadian aerospace companies:
- Business development, including
- International and national marketing of our companies’ capabilities
- Pursuit of business opportunities through major national procurement programs
- Fostering new business relationships
- Information-sharing to foster industry best practices and productivity
- Innovation and technology development, including research and development
- Strategic alliances that create synergy and growth
- Workforce development and technical training
In addition, the Alliance:
- Represents western Canadian aerospace interests at national forums such as Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) Board meetings and on matters of national concern
- Monitors federal government policies and programs affecting the Canada West Aerospace and Defence Industries Association member companies and take coordinated proactive actions when appropriate
- Fosters collaboration to attract new investment and aerospace enterprises
