Technology Partnerships is the main federal program supporting aerospace research and development. The industry regards it as vital to continued success. Canada Account financing is mostly used to back up sales of Candu nuclear reactors. But in regional jets, such financing has only been used in two transactions involving six airplanes, so the industry is not as alarmed. Despite claiming victory, Canada may still appeal the WTO's rulings.
Brazil also has the right to appeal.
Preston Manning admitted Friday that some Reformers fear they could lose their political identity in a new United Alternative, but urged them to forget their worries and take the plunge. In a 20-page leaflet to be mailed to some 70,000 Reformers, the Reform leader noted that some worry a new party would dilute policy principles they hold dear. Others fear a wider national party, with greater emphasis on vote-rich Ontario, would spell the end for Reform as a voice for Western Canada. Reform, born in the West 12 years ago, has failed in the last two elections to score the breakthrough in Central Canada that could carry it to national power. Manning said a move to the political centre to attract disaffected Conservatives and Liberals in Ontario should not be seen as an admission of past defeat.