Montréal, December
18, 2015 – The Board
of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is delighted with the certification of the CSeries CS100 announced by Transport
Canada. After investments by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the
Government of Quebec this fall, this is a third piece of good news in just a
few weeks for a flagship of the Quebec economy.
“This certification is excellent news for the
aerospace sector and Quebec’s economy,” said Michel Leblanc, President and CEO
of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. “Transport Canada’s
announcement should accelerate the sales of the aircraft and significantly increase
orders. Already the CSeries project
has created almost 2,000 direct jobs in the country, 1,700 of them in Quebec. An
estimated 12,500 jobs will be created by the program once production reaches its
peak.”
“The CSeries
is a perfect example of Canadian innovation, and it will revolutionize the
world of aviation,” Michel Leblanc said. “It is a model of clean technology;
fuel consumption for these aircraft will be 10% and 20% lower than its
competitors. Plus its environmental performance is unrivalled: CO2 emissions will be reduced by 20%
and NOx emissions
by 50%. At a time when reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a priority, the CS100’s
arrival on the market is great news.”
“This announcement, combined with the fact
that Bombardier and its CSeries activities
are based in Quebec for the next 20 years, ensures Greater Montréal’s position
as an international aerospace hub for years to come,” Michel Leblanc said.
About the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal is made up
of over 7,000 members. Its mission is to be the voice of Montréal’s business
community and to promote the city’s prosperity. It is involved in key areas of
economic development, advocating a philosophy of action based on engagement,
credibility, proactivity, collaboration, and innovation. The Board of Trade
also offers a range of specialized services to individuals and to businesses of
all sizes to support them in their growth at home and abroad.
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Source:
Guillaume Bérubé
Advisor, Media Relations
Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
Phone: 514
871-4000, extension 4042
gberube@ccmm.qc.ca
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