"The DIS is an ambitious course of action for a dangerous age. Having been through a long experiment with neoliberalism, the Canadian government is getting back into the macroeconomic game with bravado. At the heart of the strategy is using the power of the public purse to establish a "clear, long-term demand signal to Canadian industry for defence and dual use goods so it can be better prepared to meet the requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces.""
"What this means is that the government will work with private-sector defence firms to establish an array of sovereign capabilities without which Canada cannot defend itself. It's going to get into the business of picking "national champions" it hopes to turn into world-leading defence industrial firms. It's also going to secure the supply chains required to construct these capabilities-from raw materials, all the way through to functional kit."
The Defence Industrial Strategy commits public funds to create a clear, long-term demand signal for defence and dual-use goods to prepare industry to meet Canadian Armed Forces requirements. The plan involves partnering with private defence firms to build sovereign capabilities and to select and develop national champions into world-leading defence industrial firms. The strategy also aims to secure full supply chains from raw materials to functional kits across sectors including aerospace, ammunition, digital systems, specialized manufacturing, personnel protection, space, sensors, training and uncrewed systems. Successful implementation requires improved procurement performance and reciprocal commitments from industry to provide reliable supply.
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