Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy will succeed or fail in the procurement office

Canada has a promising new approach to defence procurement that meets the moment. Together, Bill C-31 and Budget 2026 are an opportunity for the country to align the operating systems beneath that strategy to ensure the emerging industrial base is truly sovereign and homegrown. 
Defence Minister David McGuinty pictured on the Hill on April 20, 2026.

Canada is charting a new defence path in 2026. 

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