At a time when Canadians are increasingly anxious about the economy, job security and the country’s ability to compete globally, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced what many are calling one of the most significant aerospace deals in Canadian history. Airbus and AirAsia have officially signed a landmark agreement for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, a deal valued at approximately $19 billion, with the potential to grow even larger in the years ahead. What makes this announcement especially important is not simply the size of the agreement, but where the aircraft will be built. According to