In 2015 Bombardier Received $1 Billion in Support from the Government

question 246

Multiple Choice

In 2015 Bombardier received $1 billion in support from the government of Quebec, the official reason for this support was

• A)the business cycle had caused demand for Bombarier's aircraft to fall.
• B)the Quebec government needs new planes for members of the National Assembly.
• C)Bombardier needed funds to expand to meet new orders.
• D)Bombardier was being repaid for past services to the government of Quebec.
• E)Bombardier was wholely owned by the Government of Quebec.

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