Canada’s defence sector is gaining renewed strategic attention.
Join BDO, the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), and Invest Ontario for a practical discussion for manufacturers evaluating entry into or expansion in Canada’s evolving defence ecosystem.
Industrial policy shifts, supply chain security priorities, and new funding mechanisms are reshaping how governments, primes, and suppliers align. For manufacturers, this creates opportunity, but defence remains a long cycle, compliance-driven market where early clarity and alignment matter.
As procurement cycles accelerate, this session goes beyond policy headlines to focus on what defence growth requires, including:
- Where actionable opportunities are emerging for Canadian manufacturers.
- Common challenges facing suppliers when entering and scaling in the defence market.
- How provincial and federal funding programs can support expansion and modernization.
- The role of planning discipline and operational readiness to capture market share.
- Strategic trade-offs leadership teams should consider.
This discussion will help manufacturers assess their position and identify practical next steps, whether they are new to defence or looking to scale their involvement.
Speakers
- Mindy Pearce, CADSI – Canadian defence industry and supplier ecosystem insights
- Garrett Tone, Invest Ontario – Provincial investment and defence funding perspective
- Paul Dostaler, BDO Canada – Technology readiness for defence growth
- Julien Lassonde, BDO Canada – Incentives, funding mechanisms, and execution considerations
- Daanish Hussain, BDO Canada – Moderator
If defence is part of your growth strategy, join this webinar to understand how strategy, funding, and readiness intersect in Canada’s defence market.