We’re making sure the spirit of aero innovation thrives in Ontario by providing a large and growing number of R&D support programs.

Canada’s R&D tax incentive program is widely recognized as one of the most generous in the world. The after-tax cost of a $100 R&D expenditure can be reduced to approximately $56 – or less than $37 for small businesses. A broader range of costs qualify for deductions than in many jurisdictions, and tax credits can be carried forward for 20 years.

The federal government also offers a range of aerospace R&D support programs through the Institute for Aerospace Research, the Canadian Space Agency, Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative, the Industrial Research Assistance Program and the National Research Council.