News
For Immediate Release
Mississauga
04/01/2011
Ontario’s Aerospace Sector Taking Flight: McGuinty Government Helps Create 80 New Jobs In Mississauga
NEWS
Ontario is helping a Mississauga aerospace company bring new products to market while creating 80 new jobs and supporting 49 existing jobs.
The province is helping aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) invest in new technology, equipment and Research and Development to increase its innovative and environmental technologies and diversify its product base, including the development of more electric engine technologies. This will help operators to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions, decreasing the impact of air travel on the environment. New manufacturing processes will also help to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
Partnering with local business is a key component of the Open Ontario plan and of 2011 Ontario Budget - Turning the Corner, to create and support 10,000 new and existing jobs for Ontario families and strengthen our local economies.
QUOTES
“Supporting advanced manufacturing remains a key priority for Ontario. Working with companies like Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to help them stay at the forefront of their field helps keep our manufacturing sector competitive. Ontario’s aerospace sector provides 22,000 jobs for Ontarians across the province, including the good people of Mississauga.”
— Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
“By investing in this advanced aerospace manufacturing project, our government is helping more people living in Mississauga with finding a good job and strengthening the regional economy."
— Dr. Kuldip S. Kular, MPP for Bramalea-Gore-Malton
“Our long-standing commitment to innovation has made us a key player within Canada’s aerospace industry. Pratt & Whitney Canada will be making a new investment of almost $140 million in innovation projects in Ontario between now and 2014. With the province’s investment, we will continue doing things that make us a world leader in our field with a focus on product innovation and development, green technologies, employee training and process improvements. P&WC continues to play a major role in Ontario’s aerospace industry and bring new jobs to the province.”
— Walter Di Bartolomeo, Vice President, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney Canada
QUICK FACTS
- Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of gas turbine engines with up to 20,000 lbs. of thrust. These engines power general aviation aircraft, regional aircraft, corporate aircraft, trainer aircraft, utility aircraft, helicopters, auxiliary power units, unmanned aerial vehicles and engines for industrial applications.
- P&WC is investing $139.2 million in the project, with Ontario providing a grant of $13.9 million.
- Ontario’s aerospace industry employs 22,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately $6.5 billion, about 80 per cent of which are exports.
- Ontario has recovered 91 per cent of the jobs lost during the recession.
- As a result of the tax changes in Ontario, taxes on business investment were cut in half, making Ontario more competitive and encouraging new business investments.
LEARN MORE
- See how Ontario's Budget 2011 is supporting job creation and helping the province's economy to turn the corner.
- Check out government-funded programs and services for Ontario businesses.
- Learn how Ontario’s comprehensive tax plan, including the HST, will help support business.
For more information:
Tim Weber
Minister's Office
416-325-4520
Sofia Sousa-Dias
Communications Branch
416-326-8465
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