Gov. Scott Brings Home Canadian Bacon

Gov. Rick Scott is touting more jobs in Florida as the result of Canadian ventures in the Sunshine State.

Scott has been in Canada this week meeting with companies, and Friday highlighted two companies -- Toronto Sky Aviation (TSA) and UCC Steelwork Connections -- that are adding more than 100 jobs in Florida.

TSA is starting up Aircraft Armature, an aircraft repair company, and is putting its headquarters in a 30,000-square-foot facility in Opa Locka. The move is expected to create 100 jobs in the next three years.

Steel and concrete manufacturer UCC Steelwork Connections opened its North American headquarters and distribution center in Tampa in April, which will add about 10 jobs with an average salary of $44,000 per year.

The news comes on the heels of Scott's enthusiasm earlier in the week over Montreal-based Garda World Security Services moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Palm Beach County, bringing 100 jobs along with it.

"I am thrilled these two businesses are expanding in Florida. With three jobs' announcements in one week, Florida is clearly on the right path," Scott said.