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Bombardier Inc. is a key Canadian company in a global aerospace industry that often relies on public support, officials told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a briefing on whether his new government should meet a request for financial aid.

“Bombardier is a key anchor firm for Canada’s aerospace industry,” said the three-page memo government officials prepared for the transition after Trudeau’s Oct. 19 election victory. Bloomberg News obtained the file through a freedom of information request.

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“In an increasingly competitive global economy with significant levels of government support for strategic sectors, aerospace is often seen as a ‘pay to play’ industry,” the officials said.

The Montreal-based company is seeking aid for its C Series aircraft, and Quebec’s provincial government has suggested Trudeau match the financial support it has already offered. Trudeau said Dec. 11 that he was “waiting for more information” before making a decision.