Bombardier Helps "Pass the Torch" With Major Donation to
The Friends of the Canadian War Museum
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--MAY 6, 2002 - 12:11 EDT
Bombardier is pleased to announce that it will
make a donation of $250,000 to the "Passing the Torch" campaign of
the friends of the Canadian War Museum. These funds will support
the building of a new Canadian War Museum that will honour those
who served in Canada's armed forces, preserve the story of
Canada's military history, and educate the public about the
reality of war and its historical influence on our country's
development.
In recognition of the donation, the Conservation Laboratory within
the new museum will be named "The Bombardier Conservation
Laboratory".
Bombardier and the Canadian Forces share a time-honoured
relationship. Jacques Auger, President, Bombardier Aerospace,
Defence Services adds, "Bombardier is proud of its lengthy
association with the Canadian Forces, going back over 50 years,
and is looking forward to supporting Canada"
"As Canada's museum of military history, the Canadian War Museum
is an important national institution and a focal point for
remembrance", states General (Ret'd) Paul D. Manson, Chairman,
Passing the Torch. "Our success in this exciting venture depends
upon the understanding and generosity of our friends."
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company,
is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional
aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational
products. It also provides financial services and asset management
in business areas aligned with its core expertise. Headquartered
in Montreal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce of some
80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and
Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2002
stood at $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier shares are traded on the
Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and
BBDd.F).
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