In addition to nation-building projects that focus on energy and resources, we need investments that focus on the entire technology ecosystem.
To reduce aviation’s climate change impact we must reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and the total energy consumed.
Government funding currently places far too little emphasis on the societal benefits of aviation, and too much on its perceived economic benefits.
To facilitate the transition to green aviation, government support for industry needs to focus on aircraft and engine manufacturers.
Targeted federal investment is urgently needed to ensure that Canada’s aerospace sector can lead the way toward a sustainable aviation system and remain globally competitive.
