Canada must build on federal budget investments in dual-use innovation

Canadian firms show we're leading the world on bringing digital innovation to democracy and governance, but this country's comprehensive dual-use strategy is a work in progress. By developing, deploying and exporting dual-use technologies, Canada can grow the economy while strengthening national and global security.

AI Minister Evan Solomon emphasized the value of dual-use tech in an announcement at the recent All In AI Summit in Montreal, where he highlighted government procurement as a market maker, with a defence-industrial strategy that supports dual-use AI companies.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ELYSA DARLING, JAKE HIRSCH-ALLEN, AYAZ SYED

November 20, 2025

Increased defence spending in Canada’s 2025 federal budget, combined with new multibillion-dollar investments in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, signals a shift toward dual-use innovation that serves both civilian and defence needs. By developing, deployi...

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