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MITCHELL ABBOTT GROUP&InsuranceBrokersLimitedHelping people since 1921 How can we help you?Commercial Property/Fleet Insurance Personal Auto Insurance Home Insurance Seasonal Insurance Income Property Insurance Construction Bonds Group Health Benefits Life Insurance Boat & RV Insurance Franchise InsuranceWe do what is best for you – always!In 2014, Bombardier invested more than $900 million in R&D in Can- ada. This represents a very significant investment in our future.Investing in leading mobility so- lutions is what sets Bombardier apart from its competitors and it is crucial in order to meet our customers’ chang- ing needs. It is also key to making our planes and trains more efficient and more sustainable in a highly competi- tive landscape.How does the company contrib- ute to local communities?Bombardier’s business – from research and development to manu- facturing and operations – relies on thriving communities. In this spirit, we partner with local organizations in Canada and abroad to support vari- ous projects in the fields of education, environment and entrepreneurship. These include educational initiatives that help build stronger communities and a sustainable workforce, programs that protect and preserve the natural environment, and projects that enable young entrepreneurs to develop their skills and launch new businesses. In 2014, we contributed more than $8.8 million in donations and sponsorships to our communities worldwide.In Canada, Bombardier launched Passion from Within in 2013 to give employees the opportunity to share their passion for aviation and knowl-2000 Garth Street, Suite 101 Hamilton, ON 1-800-463-520817