2027 Defending Canada: From Space to Ground
February 23-24, 2027 More info
Manitoba Aerospace News
Winnipeg-area aerospace industry hopes to land federal defence dollars
Bartley Kives · CBC News · Posted: Sep 16, 2026 Winnipeg’s aerospace industry — the third-largest among Canadian cities — is working to ensure Manitoba receives its fair share of defence spending. The federal budget called for Ottawa to spend just over $48 billion on defence during the 2026-27 fiscal year and Prime Minister Mark…
‘We’ve just been blown away,’ U.K. defence association says during visit to Manitoba
Karen Pauls · CBC News · Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM CDT Manitoba is trying to position itself to capture a share of Ottawa’s commitment to increase defence spending — with the ultimate goal of becoming an aerospace and military hub. Manitoba is holding an invitation-only summit this week with aerospace and defence industry…
Winnipeg to host Manitoba-UK Defence Summit to advance international trade and defence partnerships
Manitoba and UK leaders will explore opportunities in defence supply chains, Arctic security, dual-use innovation and procurement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 23, 2026 – Aerospace and Defence industry leaders from Manitoba and the United Kingdom will gather in Winnipeg on September 28 and 29 for the first ever Manitoba-UK Defence Summit. The invitation-only…
Governments Of Canada And Manitoba Support Workforce Training in Industrial Data Literacy and Applied AI in Aerospace and Manufacturing
September 24, 2026 The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $500,000 in the AeroTrace Workforce Pilot program to train workers on the use of digital traceability, production data and applied artificial intelligence (AI) in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors, federal Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu and Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation…
Governments Of Canada and Manitoba Invest More Than $3.8 Million To Strengthen Defence Supply Chain, Create Opportunities for Businesses
September 16, 2026 Partnership will Support Business Participation, Grow Defence Capabilities: Moses, Cable The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $3.8 million to support the creation of the Manitoba Defence and Dual-Use Innovation Bridge, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie Moses and Advanced Education and Training Minister Renée Cable announced…
Manitoba Government Announces Completion of StandardAero’s Winnipeg Facility Expansion
September 3, 2026 The Manitoba government is celebrating the completion of StandardAero’s expanded maintenance facility in Winnipeg that was supported by a $3-million provincial investment and will strengthen Manitoba’s position as a leader in the aerospace industry by supporting economic growth, increasing capacity and creating good jobs, Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation Minister Jamie…
Manitoba Government Announces Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance
WINNIPEG, MB, September 8, 2026 – Manitoba Aerospace today welcomed the Province of Manitoba’s announcement of the Manitoba-Canada Defence Alliance (MCDA), an initiative that brings together industry, government, academia, Indigenous partners, and economic development organizations to support Manitoba’s participation in Canada’s defence economy. The launch of the MCDA comes as Canada and its allies increase…
2026 Manitoba Aerospace All-Stars Awards Dinner
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2026 Procurement Pathways
September 16, 2026 Introducing Procurement Pathways: a refreshed experience from Manitoba Aerospace designed to open doors to new opportunities in aerospace, defence, and federal supply chains. Returning for its third year, this event brings together industry leaders, government partners, and businesses for a day of expert insights, valuable connections, and networking focused on navigating federal…
