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The Government of Canada is changing its approach to defence spending—for the benefit of the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian industry, and our economy. I see a similar shift here in the United Kingdom through the National Security Strategy 2025, which emphasizes resilience at home, collective security abroad, and investment in sovereign capabilities.
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I want to begin by recognizing the elected officials from both Canada and Finland who are with us today. Thank you for your service and for joining us for this important occasion.
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Canada’s defence industries are not only trusted to deliver the capabilities to protect the lives of our people, our nation and our way of life; they’re also a key part of our economic and industrial base that contributes to the livelihood of Canadians.
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Whether it’s responding to natural disasters, defending our sovereignty, or contributing to peace and security abroad, we have a duty to make sure they are equipped to succeed in any operation, and that they have our full support.
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Speaking notes for The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services, Procurement and Accessibility on Canadian Global Affairs Institute’s Annual Defence Procurement Conference
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CANSEC is always a reliable reminder that spring has arrived, and is just about as eagerly anticipated by a lot of people. So I am delighted to be making my first visit to this important event.
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First, let me congratulate Seaspan Shipyards, your management team and especially your workers on achieving this major milestone under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
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I am pleased to be here to discuss the Government’s response to this Committee’s Study of the Translation Bureau. With me is my Deputy Minister, Marie Lemay.