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Ruth Bonneville / Free Press BIZ - MMF and Babcock Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) President David Chartrand, left, and Babcock Canada CEO Tony March sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the MMF building on Main Street on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The strategic partnership aims to advance new opportunities in the aviation and aerospace sectors. Story: The Métis Economic Development Organization (MEDO), the economic development affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Babcock Canada Inc. (Babcock), a leading provider of aviation, aerospace, engineering, and technical support services, to establish a long-term framework for collaboration between MEDO and Babcock.  See story by Gabby Oct 29th, 2026