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Homegrown Strength: Growing Canada’s Defence Capabilities

Homegrown Strength: Growing Canada’s Defence Capabilities

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Date:
September 24, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Doors open 11:30 a.m.

Venue:
Chateau Laurier - Adam Room
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON

Is Canada ready to strengthen its military and defence industrial base? With NATO pressing for increased spending, Canada has committed to the 2% target—but the path to get there is uncertain.

Join the Canadian Club of Ottawa for a keynote address by The Honourable Jenna Sudds, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from government, defence, and industry on readiness, procurement, and building a strong domestic supply chain.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

The Honourable Jenna Sudds
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)

PANELISTS:

  • Chris Pogue, President, Defence and Space, Calian Group Ltd.
  • Rakesh Patel, Chief Technology Officer, Evertz
  • Nicolas Todd, VP, Government Relations & Communications, CADSI
  • MODERATOR: Philippe Lagassé, Associate Professor & Barton Chair, NSPIA, CarletonU

Special thanks to Calian for sponsoring this event.