Government of Canada to announce new investments to strengthen defence industrial capacity under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy

March 6, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario       

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) will announce new investments under Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy.

Date: Monday, March 9, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET).

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Members of the media are asked to contact NRC's Media Relations at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

Media are asked to arrive no later than11:30 am ETon the day of the event to allow time for registration and equipment setup. Government-issued photo identification will be required.

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