Canada: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Canada's renewed commitment to rebuilding domestic defence capacity has created significant procurement opportunities for businesses across the country. Through programs like the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, and targeted initiatives for Indigenous and Canadian suppliers, companies can now access lucrative contracts and incentives in the growing defence sector. Understanding these procurement frameworks and eligibility requirements is essential for busin

On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI), a new procurement vehicle for Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems, and associated services, training, research and development, and innovation. Here is what the Defence Tech ecosystem needs to know.

Le 23 juillet 2026, le gouvernement du Canada a lancé l’Initiative liée aux drones de défense (IDD), un nouveau mécanisme d’approvisionnement dédié aux systèmes autonomes sans équipage canadiens ainsi qu’aux services, à la formation, à la recherche, au développement et à l’innovation qui y sont associés. Voici ce que l’écosystème des technologies de la défense doit savoir.

As geopolitical tensions continue to shape global trade and security dynamics, export controls remain a critical area of compliance for Canada’s aerospace and defence industries. In our Defence Forecast 2025...

President Trump’s return to the White House has reignited tensions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) over the distribution of the Alliance’s financial burden...

On February 17, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (“the Strategy”), a foundational policy framework that links Canada’s national defence...

Cross-border deal-making between Canada and the United States increasingly sits at the intersection of national security and economic policy. In both countries, foreign investment review has expanded well beyond...

For Canadian Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accessing research and development funding is often a challenge. As part of Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) and its generational reinvestment...

On March 26, 2026, Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received royal assent. The Bill significantly amends Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation...