Government of Canada advances digital sovereignty and secure communications through contract extension with BlackBerry
News release
March 31, 2026 – Waterloo, Ontario
Keeping government communications in Canada matters. Digital sovereignty helps protect government information and reduces the risk of sensitive data being accessed outside the country. The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), announced today that Shared Services Canada has finalized a contract extension with BlackBerry to significantly increase the deployment of BlackBerry® SecuSUITE®—an encrypted communications solution used to support sensitive Government of Canada (GC) communications—through 2033.
This contract reinforces the GC’s commitment to the Buy Canadian Policy by strengthening partnerships with Canadian-based companies, such as BlackBerry, to enhance secure and reliable solutions aligned with national priorities.
SecuSUITE secures access to encrypted voice, messaging and file-sharing services for authorized users across the federal government. Provinces and territories may also choose to adopt the terms of the agreement, supporting a consistent approach to secure communications across jurisdictions.
This contract extension supports the Government of Canada’s commitment to protecting sensitive information and strengthening Canada’s cyber security resilience. Data associated with the service is stored and managed in Government of Canada data centres, helping ensure communications and information remain under Canadian control.
Quotes
“In light of evolving geopolitical risks, adopting a made-in-Canada approach to federal technology is increasingly important to strengthen our digital sovereignty and enhance Canada’s global competitiveness. This contract extension with BlackBerry reaffirms our commitment to safeguarding Canadians’ information while fostering innovation and leadership in Canada’s technology sector.”
— The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement)
“This agreement reflects the Government of Canada’s continued trust in BlackBerry as a long‑term strategic partner for secure communications. As a Canadian company with decades of experience supporting governments and allies, we are proud to deliver interception‑resistant communications that protect sensitive operations, strengthen sovereign capability, and support Canada’s broader objectives to invest in domestic innovation while exporting trusted security technology to partners around the world.”
— John J. Giamatteo, CEO, BlackBerry
“Keeping government communications in Canada matters. It helps protect Canadians’ personal information and reduces the risk of sensitive data being accessed outside the country. Extending this contract reinforces Canada’s digital sovereignty by keeping sensitive government communications under Canadian control.”
— Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga
Quick facts
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SecuSUITE offers secure, end‑to‑end protected communications for sensitive needs.
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SecuSUITE provides encrypted voice, messaging, file‑sharing, and identity protection, admitting only verified users.
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Responsible IT procurement protects critical data, prioritizes Canadian-made solutions, reduces reliance on foreign providers, and strengthens Canada’s digital capabilities to bolster national security and drive innovation.
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SSC is negotiating improved pricing and commitments for scaling SecuSUITE to meet GC requirements for all GC-provisioned devices, including desktops and mobiles.
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Leela Polushin, Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Joël Lightbound
343-543-5391
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