TORONTO – Bombardier Inc.’s CEO sees opportunities from government procurement for Canada’s military, as the Montreal-based industrial firm positions itself more toward the defence side of its portfolio.

Speaking at the Canadian Club in Toronto today, Éric Martel says he thinks Bombardier will continue to be known for its business jets, but that Bombardier Defence, established in 2022, is likely to make up a larger portion of the firm’s total sales over the next decade.

While business jets account for about three-quarters of Bombardier’s overall sales currently, Martel says he thinks services and defence can grow to account for roughly half of sales combined.

Martel says there will be capabilities needed to “protect our country” in the future, noting Canada could become a larger player

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