Harper Government Positioning Canada as a World Leader in the Defence and Security Sector
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/30/13 -- The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today addressed attendees of CANSEC 2013, the largest Canadian defence technology showcase. His remarks underlined the Harper Government's initiatives to help build Canada's competitive advantages as a leading player in the global defence and security industry.
"The Canadian defence and securities sector is a leader in innovation, research and development," said Minister Paradis. "Our government is providing this sector with the tools it needs to bring its competitive products to market and to help create high-quality jobs for Canadians."
During his speech, Minister Paradis discussed the Harper Government's sound economic framework that is contributing to an innovative and competitive manufacturing sector.
"Our government's top priority is jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. We are paying down debt, lowering taxes, reducing red tape for our businesses, expanding trade and promoting skills training," he said.
Measures enabling the sector to grow, compete and continue contributing to Canada's economic growth include the following:
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Associate Minister of National Defence, also participated in the event.
Organized by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, a not-for-profit association that represents nearly 950 Canadian defence and security companies, CANSEC is an annual two-day event featuring exhibits by Canada's leading defence and security companies.
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Margaux Stastny
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Christian Paradis
Minister of Industry
613-995-9001
Media Relations
Industry Canada
613-943-2502
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Datum: 30.05.2013 - 10:33 Uhr
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