A record 851 cases, a pending DND follow-up review and a caution on defence reform headline the federal Procurement Ombud’s 2025-26 annual report to Parliament.
Former defence minister tells DEFSEC Atlantic that announcements take minutes, equipment takes decades, and the window to prove the difference is closing
DND confirmed the figure to Vanguard and said a second qualification round, along with three additional requests for proposals, will be released on or around Oct. 8.
Canada’s submarine future hinges on one thing most people never see: the sprawling sustainment machine that keeps a fleet safe, available, and operational.
Two Montreal-headquartered firms with a combined footprint on most Canadian military bases and more than 2,200 aerospace workers are joining forces to chase defence lifecycle work.
Canada wants 70 per cent of its defence needs met by Canadian companies. One of the country's largest defence firms says it isn't ready, and that the way Ottawa is buying today could make things worse.
