Bombardier to invest $100M in new Dorval facility

Executive Summary

• Bombardier Ltd. announced a $100 million investment to construct a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing centre in Dorval, Quebec, to expand production capacity and support global growth in business aviation.
• The project will be partially funded by a $35 million repayable, non-forgivable loan from Investissement Quebec's ESSOR program.
• The facility is scheduled to open before the end of 2027 and is expected to create hundreds of skilled jobs, strengthening Bombardier's industrial footprint and long-term productivity strategy.

Key Details

• Project Scope & Cost: $100 million investment for a new 126,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing centre.
• Location: Dorval, Quebec, positioned near the existing Challenger manufacturing centre and Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre.
• Financing Structure: $35 million repayable, non-forgivable loan from Investissement Quebec's ESSOR program.
• Timeline: Facility opening scheduled before the end of 2027.
• Strategic Objectives: Increase production capacity and productivity to meet growing global demand for business aircraft; expand Bombardier's industrial footprint and solidify its position in the business aviation industry.
• Economic & Employment Impact: Expected to create hundreds of highly skilled, well-paid jobs in Quebec; Bombardier currently sustains nearly 50,000 jobs across Canada and contributed $7.4 billion to Canada's GDP in 2024.
• Government Support: Announced by Quebec's Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Christine Frechette, emphasizing the ESSOR program's role in promoting Quebec's competitive manufacturing sector and economic vitality.

Notable Quotes

• David Murray, Executive Vice-President, Manufacturing, IT and Bombardier Operational Excellence System: "This major investment demonstrates our commitment to support Bombardier's growth and build the infrastructure we need to maximize our productivity. As we expand our manufacturing capacity, we're positioning ourselves to keep up with global demand and solidify our position at the top of the business aviation industry."
• Christine Frechette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Quebec: "By supporting the expansion of Bombardier, a world-class prime contractor, our government is generating significant economic benefits for the entire Quebec supply chain and for the aerospace cluster. This investment will also lead to the creation of hundreds of highly skilled, well-paid jobs, while strengthening Quebec's expertise."