Feds and Manitoba support icing research centre

Western Economic Diversification Canada is investing $13.4 million in a new Canadian Environmental Test Research and Education Centre (CanETREC) in Thompson MB. The facility is also receiving $9 million from the province of Manitoba in the form of a secured, repayable loan. The centre, which has been on the books for a number of years, will be co-located at the Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research Inc (GLACIER) — a joint venture between Rolls Royce Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada. The National Research Council will supply, own and manage the icing system....