QSA's Week in Aviation (#5, 2025)
Border security exercise in Manitoba; Canada expands border plan; Ministers visit Washington for aerospace talks; New appointments to CATSA; Weekly aircraft movements data released.
Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07
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Main Stories
Canada Expands Plan to Strengthen Border Security
On February 4, 2025, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, announced new measures to strengthen border security, building on a $1.3 billion Border Plan. These measures include the appointment of a Fentanyl Czar, listing organized crime cartels as terrorist entities, and launching the Canada-U.S. Joint Strike Force. The plan also includes 24/7 surveillance and modernized equipment procurement, aiming to enhance the safety and security of the Canada-U.S. border.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Ministers Conclude Productive Visit to Washington D.C.
Ministers Bill Blair and François-Philippe Champagne concluded a visit to Washington, D.C. on February 6, 2025, focusing on strategic collaboration in defence and aerospace procurement. Discussions with U.S. industry leaders and Congress members centered on NORAD modernization and a $73 billion investment over the next 20 years, emphasizing Canada's role in continental defence and Arctic security.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
