Speaking in Montreal on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that his government will invest $440 million to support innovation and create jobs in the aerospace industry. The investment is expected to create or support 12,000 jobs and 6,200 student internships. Quebec Premier Francois Legault (left) said during the news conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the funding will create jobs that pay well for Quebecers. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press)Speaking at the news conference, Quebec Premier François Legault said that this news will result in not just new jobs, but jobs that pay well. ​François-Philippe Champagne​, ​federal minister of innovation, science and industry, said that the announcement signals the government's support of "​the green transformation of the aerospace industry."

Source: CBC News July 15, 2021 19:09 UTC