Minister of Jobs Tourism and Innovation Pat Bell released the following statement regarding Aveos:

"On Tuesday, May 1, I met with Jenny Kwan, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant and Economic Development Critic, as well as Chris Hiscock, president of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 764, to discuss the current state of Aveos Fleet Performance. Aveos has laid off more than 350 workers here in B.C.

"The Aveos business is in a court-ordered dissolution, and the current process requires unconditional bids be submitted by May 29. The Province of British Columbia and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 764 stands ready to work with prospective bidders with the objective of maintaining this important industry in British Columbia.

"We encourage all stakeholders to join with us to support these family-supporting jobs."

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