Québec’s aerospace sector also has a dynamic network of associations.

 

Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Québec (CRIAQ)

We are drivers of innovation and pioneers of collaborative research. We generate and foster dialogue and collaboration between industry and academia. CRIAQ provides access to a network of renowned experts and funding to carry out pre-competitive research projects in the field of aerospace in partnership with these stakeholders.

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The Coalition For Greener Aircraft

The Coalition for Greener Aircraft is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing smarter, more efficient and effective technologies while reducing the environmental footprint of the aeronautical industry.

The Coalition’s vision is to maintain Québec's competitive position in a fast-evolving global aeronautical market, through research and development activities, in response to new environmental regulations in the fight against climate change.

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Comité sectoriel de main-d’œuvre en aérospatiale au Québec (CAMAQ)

The mission of the CAMAQ is to adapt secondary, college and university-level educational programs to the evolving needs of the industry. It offers a valuable meeting place for employer and employee representatives in the aerospace sector.

On a broader scale, the CAMAQ’s mission is to foster more cooperation among employers, workers, heads of educational institutions and government officials involved in planning and worker training in the aerospace and air transportation industry.

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Canadian association:

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)

AIAC is the national association representing Canada’s aerospace manufacturing and services sector.  As the world’s fifth-largest aerospace industry, Canada’s aerospace sector contributes nearly $25B to the economy in GDP, exports 75% of its output, and dedicates over 20% of its activity to research and development (R&D). Aerospace is responsible for the employment of 215,000 Canadians.

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Ontario association:

Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC)

The Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) is a not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation governed by a Board of Directors representing all segments of the Ontario aerospace industry. Its goals are to enhance recognition of the Ontario aerospace industry as a leader in global aerospace markets and to build stronger capabilities in the industry to assure continued growth and prosperity.

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Unions

Companies in the aerospace sector work in partnership with three trade unions: 

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW)

Since 1940,  Local Lodge 712 represents members of the I.A.M.A.W Bombardier Canadair Division, C.S.A.L.P (AIRBUS) , L3Com MAS Mirabel , Aramark and Compass Cafeterias.

Our Local is part of District # 11 in Montreal who is affiliated with the  QFL (QUEBEC FEDERATION OF LABOUR). The I.A.M is a democratic union by its Statutes, official circulars and local regulations, gives local governing power to members  who administer and negotiate collective agreements.

The Machinists Union has more than 800,000 members across North America, spread out across 1143 Locals and 86 Districts.

In Canada, the IAM has more than 50,000 members, including 16,000 in the aviation and aerospace industry.

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UNIFOR

Unifor is Canada’s largest private sector union, with more than 315,000 members across the country, working in every major sector of the Canadian economy.

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