August 21st, 2026

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Publication

What the Alliance's New Defence Industrial Policy Means for Canada

Dr. Tolga Demiryol examines how NATO's emerging defence industrial policy is reshaping the market for Canadian defence firms and argues that Canada should position its industry to take advantage of new opportunities across Allied supply chains.

Podcast

How Is Canada Ramping Up Its Drone Supply?

Dr. Alexander Salt discusses Canada's new Defence Drone Initiative, Uncrewed Systems Defence Innovation Secure Hub (UxS DISH), and the RED COBALT Accelerator, and what they mean for rapidly integrating uncrewed systems into the CAF.

Awards

Vimy Award Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Vimy Award, one of Canada's most prestigious honours, recognizing a distinguished Canadian who has made a significant, outstanding, and enduring contribution to the defence and security of our nation and the preservation of the democratic values we cherish.

Named in honour of the legacy of Vimy Ridge, the award will be presented at the 2026 Vimy Gala on November 4 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. We invite you to nominate an individual whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact on Canada's defence and security.

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Army Day On The Hill 2026: Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship reservations are now open for Army Day On The Hill 2026, taking place on November 24 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Army Day On The Hill brings together parliamentarians, senior military leaders, defence industry representatives, and key stakeholders from across the defence community for a day of engagement, advocacy, and recognition of the Canadian Army. The day features a Parliamentary Engagement Program followed by an evening reception, providing sponsors with a valuable opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers, strengthen relationships, and gain visibility among a highly targeted audience.

Spaces are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizations interested in supporting Army Day On The Hill 2026 are encouraged to reserve early.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or reserve your place, please contact Kawtar Kathi at kawtar@cdainstitute.ca.

Events

2026 Montréal Climate Security Summit

The 5th Montréal Climate Security Summit, hosted by the CDA Institute and the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (CCASCOE), will take place on October 15–16, 2026, in Montréal.

Under the theme Resilient Defence: Climate-Smart Investments on the Road to 5%, this year's Summit will examine how climate-smart investments can enhance Allied operational readiness, strengthen energy security, expand defence industrial capacity, and improve the ability of Allied forces to operate under changing climate conditions.

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In Our Network

Volt-Age ASCENT Call for Proposals

Concordia University's Volt-Age has launched the ASCENT Call for Proposals, a $10 million funding opportunity supporting two-year projects that advance dual-use technologies through prototyping, testing, security, resilience, governance, and responsible innovation. Volt-Age is also seeking master reviewers with relevant expertise to assess applications.

To register, please click here.

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