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 (#19, 2026)
Canadian Coast Guard authorized new security powers, $816M maritime security investment; Army launches MINERVA drone challenge; Nanisivik Naval Facility transition; RCAF selects new Snowbirds aircraft; Ontario, Quebec aluminum tariff response; NATO chair nomination; joint Canada-Baltics defence i...
Lobbying on Defence - Ottawa (May 2026 edition)
Space Exploration Technologies Company SpaceX, Naval Group, Boeing Operations International Incorporated, University of New Brunswick, Memorial University of Newfoundland, The Professional Institute for the Public Service of Canada were unusually active lobbyists last month.
This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#18, 2026)
RCAF Hercules fleet contract extended; $9M+ boosts Alberta defence SMEs; Minister McGuinty visits UAE/Qatar for industrial cooperation; CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk enters fleet; MDS Coating receives $55M for aerospace innovation; Ottawa consults industry on tank fleet; Tariff support for Quebec UAV, me...
This Week in Defence — Ottawa (#17, 2026)
Canada advances ICE Pact on Arctic shipbuilding; major investments cited in Spring Economic Update; NRC to spin off photonics facility; Ottawa expands defence procurement powers; new CCGS science vessel enters service; Defence buying authorities planned under new legislation; Alberta and Nova Sco...
House of Commons Voting Analysis — Defence — Apr 13 – May 8, 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 ...