Minister Joly to highlight support for Canada’s defence industry
Media advisory
February 18, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will highlight the Government of Canada’s support for the defence industry at the Empire Club of Canada.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 12:50 pm (ET) with a media scrum at 2:00 pm (ET).
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact Elisabeth Burks at 647-853-1179 or elisabeth.burks@empireclub.org to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Gabrielle Landry
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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