In reviewing the federal budget released yesterday, the Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA) believes that proposed government plans are not optimal for the requirements of the Canadian space systems sector.
The CSCA's primary concern is with the proposed 12 - 18 month "strategic review" of the "aerospace" industry. The smaller, but growing and primarily Canadian owned space systems sector has a different set of planning and policy requirements than those appropriate for the much larger aviation industry.
Putting the two categories of businesses together for a combined policy review does neither industry any service.
By way of comparison, the Canadian aviation sector as reported by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and summarized in the Deloitte report titled "The Strategic and Economic Impact of the Canadian Aerospace Industry" registered industry revenue of C$23.6 billion in 2008 and C$22.2 billion in 2009.
But the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) 2009 State of the Canadian Space Sector Report, which tracks Canadian private sector space activities over the same period, presents a far different picture. Comparatively Canadian space industry revenues were $3.025 billion over the same period of time, though with 8% annual overall growth over the previous year, and with workforce growth continuing strong. There is also little industry overlap between the top eight mostly Canadian companies being tracked in the CSA report and the top eight companies being tracked in the Deloitte report.
These are clearly two different industries being tracked by two different reports. The CSCA recommends these two industries be treated appropriately and differently to allow each to grow and generate high quality Canadian jobs.
The CSCA is also concerned that any combined "aerospace" discussion could end up being dominated by the F-35 procurement issue, which represents the largest government aviation undertaking ever but is not the primary business concern of companies focused on satellite services, Earth imaging, novel robotics development, and commercializing new applications.
The Canadian Space Agency has already completed a review that consulted stakeholders including other government agencies, academia and industry which resulted in the creation of a Long Term Space Plan which has been sitting in Ottawa patiently waiting for approval since 2009.
The revised Department of Defence space policy which was completed last fall is similarly waiting for approval by Ottawa.
The CSCA recommends these existing policy plans be utilized immediately as the basis for a space policy review, and such a review should not be tied to, or delayed by, any new government review of the aviation industry.
About The Canadian Space Commerce Association
The Canadian Space Commerce Association is a registered Canadian not-for-profit industry group that promotes and supports Canadian space sector businesses. We advance the economic, legal and political environment for space and aerospace focused companies. To that end, we have forged strong links with major organizations - government, research institutions and private industry.
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Family Law Workshop for Female Service Providers - Separation & Divorce: What you need to know to support your clients!
Thursday, March 31, 2011 10:00 AM
Family Law Workshop for Female Service Providers: Separation & Divorce: What you Need to Know to Support Your Clients - Thursday, March 31st, 2011 from 10:00 am - 12 Noon This is a women only event. Healthy snacks and Bus Tickets are...
Venue: Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre
Neighbourhood: Fort Garry
Educational
Canadian Aviation Historical Society - Manitoba Chapter
Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:00 PM
Monthly talks about Canadian aviation history. Recent topics have included: Elsie MacGill, Canada's first woman aeronautical engineer; Andrew Mynarski, VC; writing aviation history books; and the Canadarm. Open to everyone interested in Canadian aviation. For more information, please see
Venue: Western Canada Aviation Museum
Neighbourhood: St. James-Assiniboia
Community
Frontier Centre Breakfast - Peter Kaufmann
Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:30 AM
Most of us know the stats. At one time Winnipeg was the third largest city in Canada and the corporate headquarters capital for western Canada. Today, the city is the eighth largest and Calgary is headquarter city. Do we really have a chance to restore our City’s prominence and make it a world
Venue: Viscount Gort Hotel, Viscount A Room (2nd Floor)
Neighbourhood: St. James-Assiniboia
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Still Bloomin Gardening Club - PAL55+
Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:00 PM
Still Bloomin' Gardening Club with PAL55+ invites you to learn from their next guest presenter, John Morgan of Prairie Habitats, Argyle, MB.
Venue: Richmond Kings Community Center
Neighbourhood: Fort Richmond
Community
11th Annual Festival of Fools at The Forks
Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:30 AM
Families looking for some free, fun and foolish Spring Break entertainment should head down to The Forks Market between Saturday March 26 and Saturday April 2, 2011. The Winnipeg International Children’s Festival will hold its 11th annual Festival of Fools featuring zany entertainers, face
Venue: The Forks Market - Centre Circle
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Still Bloomin' Gardening Club
Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:00 PM
Still Bloomin' Gardening Club with PAL(55+) invites you to learn from their next guest presenter, John Morgan of Prairie Habitats, Argyle, MB. Contact Diane - stillbloominpal@gmail.com
Venue: Richmond Kings Community Centre
Neighbourhood: Fort Garry
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Calendar Girls
Thursday, March 31, 2011 8:00 PM
At first glance, it looks like a classic Women's Institute calendar, complete with jams, cakes and knitting, except for one thing - the ladies are posing nude. When Annie Clarke's husband dies from leukemia, her friend Chris Harper comes up with the idea to raise money for a comfortable sofa for
Venue: Manitoba Theatre Centre
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4. A Snowbirds jet could be yours — for at least $50,000
A rare chance to acquire an iconic piece of Canadian aviation history is up for grabs when a Snowbirds Tutor Jet is auctioned in Toronto next month.
The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds team, which claims Moose Jaw as its home, has entertained millions of air show spectators as international ambassadors for Canada for more than 40 years.
The pilots fly the Canadian-built CT-114 Tutor Jet.
Now one of these rare aircraft will be offered at public auction for the first time at the annual Classic Car Auction of Toronto from April 8 to 10 held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., next to Pearson International Airport.
It is one of only four known CT-114s under private ownership.
The aircraft was flown by the team in the 1990s and retains its original cockpit instruments, controls and ejection seats. It was originally flown as number 10 although now has the number 15 on it.
Originally powered by the J85 jet engine, which has since been removed after being retired from service, the aircraft is expected to become a candidate for restoration or historical museum display.
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