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Sovereignty and Innovation: Canada’s New Defence Industrial Era

May 6, 2026 General Jennie Carignan Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces Wendy Hadwen Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy-Industry, Department of National Defence Register

Eric Gertler, John Gerzema, Catherine Loubier

Eric Gertler , John Gerzema , Catherine Loubier The United States on the eve of midterm elections

François-Philippe Champagne

The honourable François-Philippe Champagne Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue In the face of global turmoil: Canada’s economic choices April 29, 2026 Register

Jennie Carignan, Wendy Hadwen

General Jennie Carignan Chief of the Defence Staff, Canadian Armed Forces Wendy Hadwen Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy-Industry, Department of National Defence Sovereignty and Innovation: Canada’s New Defence Industrial Era May 6, 2026 Register

Marcelo Ebrard, Dominic LeBlanc

Marcelo Ebrard Secretary of Economy, Mexico The honourable Dominic LeBlanc President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada & Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy May 8, 2026 Register

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon Leader, Parti québécois May 14, 2026 Register

Charles Milliard

Charles Milliard Leader, Quebec Liberal Party June 17, 2026 Register

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