The Plan for a Stronger Canada: Ottawa prioritises domestic defence industry and faster procurement

Canada's Plan for a Stronger Canada links military rebuilding to domestic defence production, faster procurement and resilient supply chains, with the Defence Investment Agency supporting implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy. The national-security framework prioritizes sustaining the Canadian Armed Forces, meeting NORAD and NATO commitments and establishing a permanent Arctic presence. It also calls for closer European cooperation, stronger defence intelligence, artificial intelligence and secure cloud infrastructure, alongside C$10.9 billion in digital investment announced in Budget 2025. The plan sets policy priorities for industrial capacity and acquisition reform rather than awarding a specific equipment contract or selecting individual suppliers.