Canada: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

The Canadian federal government has introduced Bill C-40, transforming the Defence Investment Agency into an independent Crown corporation with expanded procurement powers and novel financial authorities. This legislative shift enables streamlined defence procurement, private capital integration, and broader non-competitive contracting capabilities while redefining national security supply chains.

Canada's defence sector is undergoing significant transformation through the Defence Industrial Strategy, which aims to strengthen national industrial capacity and economic sovereignty.

The Government of Canada has committed over $3.2 million through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative to establish the Manitoba Defence and Dual-Use Innovation Bridge, a program designed to help Manitoba businesses navigate the complex requirements of defence procurement and strengthen Canada's defence industrial base.

Canada's space sector stands at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with Arctic security threats, geopolitical tensions, and the need for sovereign space capabilities. With historic investments in European space partnerships and new domestic launch legislation, how will Canada position itself in an increasingly contested space domain while addressing urgent national security concerns in the Arctic?

On May 28, Ontario announced a Framework for its Defence Industrial Strategy. The strategy aims to leverage the province’s manufacturing base, technology sector, and skilled workforce to attract more defence firms and adjacent businesses.

Winner of a 2026 Mondaq Thought Leadership Award, hosts Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe examine highly contentious public cases in Canada, exploring the intersection between law and politics where courtrooms become part of the political arena. Each episode digs into current legal topics and battles, providing insight into how courts function in democracy and why their decisions matter to society.

On April 29, 2026, following the conclusion of multilateral charter negotiations in Montréal, Canada was unanimously selected by the 19 founding member nations as the future host country for the headquarters...

Le 16 avril 2026, le Centre d’analyse des opérations et déclarations financières du Canada (CANAFE) a publié des renseignementssur les nouvelles initiatives et les mises à jour qu’il met en œuvre dans le cadre des modifications législatives récentes ou prochaines à la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes (la « LRPCFAT ») et au Règlement sur les pénalités administratives — recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes (le « Règlement sur les PAP »).

Canadian organizations face intensifying regulatory enforcement, shifting market conditions, and accelerating technology risks in 2026. This comprehensive outlook examines critical developments across private equity, competition law, power infrastructure, public procurement, tax policy, and technology governance that will shape strategic decisions in the year ahead.