QSA's Week in Defence (#5, 2025)
Canada-U.S. defence relations; Sensitive Technology List unveiled; Cyber Security Strategy launched; Esquimalt's new B Jetty opened; Border security plan expanded
Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07
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Ministers Blair and Champagne Conclude Strategic Visit to Washington
On February 6, 2025, Ministers Bill Blair and François-Philippe Champagne concluded a visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at enhancing Canada-U.S. defence collaboration. Discussions with industry leaders and Congress members focused on aerospace procurement and continental defence, including Arctic security. Canada plans to invest $8.1 billion over five years, with a total of $73 billion over the next two decades. These efforts align with the NORAD Modernization Plan, emphasizing shared security objectives and economic prosperity.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Canada's Sensitive Technology List Released
On February 6, 2025, Public Safety Minister David McGuinty announced the release of Canada's Sensitive Technology List (STL). This list aims to protect sensitive technologies from foreign threats and will guide policies on foreign investment reviews and export controls. The STL, developed with input from 22 federal departments, serves as a tool to safeguard Canadian innovation, and will be regularly updated to address emerging security concerns.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
