Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity — Canadian · Service Through Motion
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Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity — Canadian · Service Through Motion

February 17, 20261 min readBy Eric Edmondson

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy sends a clear signal: Build, Partner, Buy.

70% of defence acquisitions targeted for Canadian companies. A new Defence Investment Agency to prioritize Canadian firms and accelerate procurement. $81.8 billion flowing into rebuilding our military.

Great North has been supporting federal programs and continues to grow our team, expand approvals, and commit additional aircraft in support of DND and broader federal government operations.

A Canadian airline based in southern Ontario, serving the high North and everywhere in between.

  • DND & Canadian Armed Forces personnel transport
  • Canadian Coast Guard operations
  • Emergency response & evacuation
  • Northern & Arctic operational support
  • ACMI & turnkey aviation for government programs

Proud members of CADSI and CCIB. CRJ jets and DASH 8 turboprops. Mission ready.

Canada is investing in its sovereignty. So are we.

About Great North Airlines

Since 2020, Great North Airlines has proudly focused on providing essential missions for federal and provincial government agencies, NGOs, First Nations, and local community authorities, along with domestic and international ACMI operations, delivering Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance services for airline partnerships. We have built our reputation as Canada's trusted partner for critical aviation operations.


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