The Mirabel facility now employs nearly 5,000 workers, about 2,500 of whom have been hired in the past four years. Airbus supports more than 27,000 careers across the Canadian aerospace supply chain and works with more than 850 Canadian suppliers, with over $2 billion in contracts to Canadian companies, federal officials said.
The A220‑300, originally developed as Bombardier’s C Series, is described by the Prime Minister’s Office as a “clean‑sheet” design “developed and designed by Canadian workers from scratch.” It offers lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions and a smaller noise footprint, supported by advanced propulsion systems, lightweight materials and aerodynamic design.
Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to “decertify” Canadian‑made aircraft and threaten steep tariffs on planes sold into the United States cast a shadow over an industry that supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and a network of employers on both sides of the border. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump alleged that “Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets.”
Late in 2025, one Bombardier official praised the federal government’s proposal to cut the luxury tax under Budget 2025, saying that will lead to more jobs in the country. The proposal to eliminate the tax on high-priced aircraft would create up to 600 jobs at Bombardier’s Canadian facilities, CEO Éric Martel, according to a report..
Risks, public investment and sector outlook
Airbus has faced production challenges at Mirabel, having struggled in recent years to produce more than seven A220s per month on average, roughly half the rate needed to break even, noted The Canadian Press (CP). The company has cited supplier issues, including shortages of wings and Pratt & Whitney engines.