The Government of Saskatchewan is hosting the 2025 Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum in partnership with the Saskatchewan Aviation Council.
The event aims to highlight the province’s contributions to the sector at a national and international level.
"Saskatchewan has much to offer the aerospace and defence industry, both here in Canada and beyond," Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. "Not only do we have a world-class manufacturing sector that is highly engaged and capable of supporting this important work, but we are also home to some of the most advanced research and development facilities in the world, which are actively working to create new, innovative technologies."
The event will bring together leading multinational defence prime contractors, along with provincial manufacturers and other suppliers that provide goods and services to the defence industry.
The agenda includes presentations by Leonardo, CAE, General Dynamics Land Systems, Calian Advanced Technologies and the Canadian Space Agency, among others.
"As a global company, we attend events around the world, but the Saskatchewan Aerospace and Defence Forum is a must-attend event for us," Calian Advanced Technologies vice-president of defence Russ Beaudin said. "This event gives attendees an excellent opportunity to meet with key members of defence companies who provide updates on current opportunities, future programs, as well as information on how to become involved. Many of the programs that will be discussed provide opportunities for companies in Saskatchewan."
As NATO spending is expected to ramp up among western countries, Saskatchewan has resources the defence sector needs to thrive.
The province’s manufacturing sector, which employs more than 32,000 people, supports the defence industry. Manufacturing remains crucial to the growth and diversification of Saskatchewan’s economy.
Manufacturing sales in Saskatchewan reached $22.7 billion, while capital investment in the province’s manufacturing sector totalled $1.1 billion.
For more information, visit InvestSK.ca.