Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said negotiations with Bombardier Inc. are going well but he’s not saying if the two sides are close to a deal.
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He made the comments next to Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard Friday as the two attended an unrelated funding announcement in Montreal.
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The prime minister said the conversations are positive and that the federal government is still trying to determine the best way to help the transportation giant, which wants US$1 billion from Ottawa.
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Couillard added he is confident Ottawa will reach a deal with the Montreal-based company.
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On Thursday, Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) said it is still looking for federal financial assistance despite forecasting strong earnings growth in 2017.