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Défense et ESG

With a $180 billion investment plan over 10 years, the Canadian government’s new defense strategy opens the door to major business opportunities for local companies.

The goal is clear: strengthen Canada’s autonomy by focusing on growth, innovation, and sustainability in the Canadian defense industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently, nearly 20% of Quebec organizations could access new contracts. Now is the perfect time to position yourself and showcase your expertise.

The increasing demand for military infrastructure, technological alliances, cybersecurity, and ESG support places Quebec SMEs at the heart of real, transformative, and immediate opportunities. Properly anticipated, these opportunities become a true lever for sustainable growth.

Seize the opportunity now to ensure your company’s growth!

Our experts will help you better understand the context, identify the opportunities available to you, and lay the foundation for a winning strategy.

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Defense is not limited to large contracts or national players: it also generates concrete opportunities in infrastructure, construction, and services across Quebec. For many local SMEs, this is a real chance to diversify their markets and strengthen their resilience in an increasingly uncertain economic context. — Jean Philippe Brosseau, Partner, Economic Studies, PMP, M.Sc., MBA, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

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Find insights from our guest experts from military, media, and strategic fields to guide your decision-making.

Understand where the market is heading and how your organization can be part of this new value chain while staying true to your aspirations.

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