Canada's Defence Future: Rearmament, Security, and Industrial Growth | Conference of Montréal 2026

In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, leaders from defence, industry, technology, law, and national security explore how Canada can strengthen its defence industrial base, reduce strategic dependencies, and deepen cooperation with allies while creating new economic opportunities at home. Featured Speakers: • Kristen Leroux, VP and Regional Executive for Canada and Latin America, Lockheed Martin • Julien Leclair-Dionne, Head of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, uOttawa Professional Development Institute • Dominique Babin, Partner, Dentons • Ian Fraser Hirchfield, Senior Advisor, National Security, Deloitte • Danny Angers, Co-founder, EVP and CFO, Vosker Topics Covered: • Canada's defence strategy and rearmament • National security and economic security • Defence innovation and emerging technologies • Industrial policy and manufacturing • Strategic resilience and supply chain security • Defence procurement and domestic production • Allied cooperation and interoperability • Critical technologies and sovereignty • Industrial competitiveness and economic growth • Canada's role in the global defence ecosystem As governments increase defence spending and geopolitical uncertainty reshapes global priorities, Canada faces a unique opportunity to strengthen its strategic capabilities while building a more resilient, innovative, and competitive economy. This discussion examines how Canada can position itself within the global defence value chain and translate security investments into long-term economic growth. In collaboration with the University of Ottawa. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders. Visit our website: www.forum-americas.org/ Follow IEFA LinkedIn:   / international-economic-forum-of-the-americas   Facebook:   / forum.americas   Instagram:   / forumamericas   X: https://x.com/AmericasForum