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Defence (Ottawa)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Ottawa and the provincial governments. This newsletter channel covers Canada's national defence, cybersecurity, weapons systems, military commitments, and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#16, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#16, 2026)

Canada to host Defence, Security and Resilience Bank; Coast Guard launches Arctic patrol ship; Federal update expands defence sector investments; New cabinet post for procurement announced; NATO weighs Bombardier-Saab deal; Skills training initiatives boost military workforce; Technical briefing ...

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#15, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#15, 2026)

Canada launches Regional Defence Investment Initiative projects in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northern Ontario; Canadian Armed Forces reach enrollment highs; Canadian Space Launch Act introduced; Agreement signed between CAF and Royal Roads University; Expanded mandate for Defence Community Supp...

Lobbying on Defence - Ottawa (April 2026 edition)

Lobbying on Defence - Ottawa (April 2026 edition)

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada; Irving Shipbuilding Inc.; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership were unusually active lobbyists last month

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#14, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#14, 2026)

Defence industrial investments in Quebec; Level 1 Cyber Security Certification for defence suppliers; Arctic presence increased with Op NANOOK-NUNALIVUT; New Assault-Style Firearms Program opens; Canada signs security deal with ESA; Canadian Armed Forces join Exercise BALIKATAN; Critical infrastr...

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#13, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#13, 2026)

Canada allocates $1.4B to expand domestic ammunition production; Coast Guard awards vessel design contract; DND plans NORAD site engagements; Statement on Task Force Latvia command; Battery innovation funded; Aerospace Innovation Forum scheduled; US$4.7B Patriot missile order in US.

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#12, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#12, 2026)

Canada achieves NATO 2% spending target; new Defence Industrial Strategy unveiled; major investments in infrastructure and supply chain; White House proposes $1.5T defence budget with cuts to NASA; expansion in AI, aerospace, and cyber capabilities announced.

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#11, 2026)

This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#11, 2026)

Canada reaches NATO 2% GDP defence spending; $3B+ defence infrastructure unveiled in Maritimes; Defence Investment Agency press event set; Coast Guard gains new security authorities; DSRB negotiations launched in Montréal; Regional Defence Investment in Alberta and Quebec; Hangar 14 reopens in Ot...