SAINT-LAURENT, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - May 23, 2013) - The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry, today addressed an Aro Montral event, where he highlighted the Harper Government's support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the aerospace industry.

"Our government's top priorities are jobs, growth and long-term prosperity," said Minister Paradis. "In meeting those priorities, we will continue to explore ways to enhance the competitiveness of Canada's small business community, including firms in our world-class aerospace industry."

During his address, Minister Paradis discussed the Harper Government's initial response to the Review of Aerospace and Space Programs and Policies announced in Economic Action Plan 2013. Measures include stable funding and improvements to the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and the creation of a Technology Demonstration Program.

In recognition of the importance of SMEs to the industry, Minister Paradis also expanded on the Harper Government's recent investments that support this segment of the economy, including:

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Minister Paradis Promotes Harper Government's Actions to Strengthen Aerospace SMEs in Canada