Boeing invests in BC with indigenous training facility – Benefits and Pensions Monitor
Aug 08, 2024
British Columbia will benefit from the first share of a multibillion-dollar agreement between Ottawa and Boeing Canada to purchase military planes.
This agreement includes commitments for a new training facility focused on Indigenous workers and enhanced research and development at Boeing’s local office, as reported by Financial Post.
The American aviation giant has committed to spending $61m in the province, with $13m allocated to Indigenous-owned COTA Aviation in Parksville, BC, to establish an aerospace manufacturing training facility that will train 10 workers annually.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair announced that the facility aims to increase Indigenous representation in aerospace and defence.
