Government of Canada to announce major investments in defence innovation and capacity building in British Columbia
Media advisory
February 19, 2026 – Delta, British Columbia – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan will announce investments that strengthen Canada’s security, advance defence innovation, and support B.C. businesses and researchers.
Event: The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for PacifiCan, will announce investments that expand defence research capacity, accelerate innovation, and support B.C. companies entering defence supply chains.
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Please RSVP to Renée LeBlanc Proctor for event location details.
Contacts
Renée LeBlanc Proctor
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister responsible for PacifiCan
renee.proctor@infc.gc.ca
Lynsey Brothers
Communications Manager
PacifiCan
lynsey.brothers@pacifican.gc.ca
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