DOMINION DOSSIER

The Prime Minister, Jane Doe, today announced a comprehensive defence industrial strategy that will prioritize domestic procurement for military equipment. The strategy includes a commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2028 and establishes a new Defence Procurement Agency…

The Honourable John Smith, Minister of National Defence, today announced the awarding of a $4.1 billion contract to Acme Shipbuilding for the construction of six Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The vessels will enhance Canada's ability to assert sovereignty…

The proposed amendments would require defence procurement contracts exceeding $100 million to include mandatory industrial and technological benefits provisions, ensuring that a minimum of 60% of contract value flows to Canadian firms…

Hon. John Smith 7 mentions

"Mr. Speaker, today's announcement represents the most significant investment in Canada's defence industrial base in a generation. We are ensuring that Canadian workers and Canadian companies are at the heart of our defence procurement strategy…"

Sarah Johnson 5 mentions

"Mr. Speaker, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces have waited far too long for this equipment. Every year the government announces new defence procurement strategies, yet the capability gaps grow wider. When will we see actual deliveries, not just contracts…"

Robert Williams 3 mentions

"Mr. Speaker, defence procurement should not be an excuse to hand billions to private contractors without transparency. Canadians deserve to know exactly how these contracts are structured and who is benefiting…"

+ 3 more mentions across 2 other members

Lt-Gen. Pat Taylor (Witness) 4 mentions

"Through the Chair, the Royal Canadian Navy's current fleet renewal timeline anticipates delivery of the first Canadian Surface Combatant in 2032. We are working closely with Acme Shipbuilding and Maple Defence Corp to ensure the design phase remains on schedule…"

Mary Brown 2 mentions

"Through the Chair, Vice-Admiral, could you clarify whether the current procurement timeline for the Canadian Surface Combatant accounts for the additional requirements resulting from the government's new defence industrial strategy announced yesterday…"

Ministry: Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | The Ontario government is investing $350 million to establish a defence manufacturing hub in southwestern Ontario, creating an estimated 2,400 direct jobs in advanced manufacturing and defence procurement supply chains…

Hon. Pat Taylor (Minister of Economic Development) 3 mentions

"Speaker, Ontario's defence manufacturing sector supports over 25,000 jobs across the province. Today's investment in London will ensure that Ontario companies are positioned to win their share of the federal government's historic defence procurement commitments…"

Alex Martin 2 mentions

"Speaker, will the minister confirm whether this investment includes binding commitments for apprenticeship targets? We've seen too many provincial procurement promises that fail to deliver local hiring outcomes…"

+ 1 more mention from Chris Davis

The Honourable Emily Clarke, Minister of Industry, today announced a four-year extension of the iZEV purchase incentive program. The program provides rebates of up to $5,000 toward the purchase of eligible zero-emission vehicles and has supported over 400,000 EV purchases since 2019…

Organization: Transport Canada | Subject: Transportation, Environment | Status: Open | Transport Canada is seeking stakeholder input on proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for EV purchase incentives, including potential adjustments to price caps and vehicle class requirements…

Sen. Alex Martin 2 mentions

"Honourable senators, while the extension of EV subsidies is welcome, we must also examine whether public funds are flowing disproportionately to multinational manufacturers rather than building domestic battery supply chains…"

+ 1 more mention from Sen. Chris Davis

Ministry: Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | The Ontario government is expanding its provincial EV rebate top-up program to include all zero-emission vehicles assembled at Canadian manufacturing facilities, complementing the federal iZEV incentive…

Emily Clarke 1 mention

"Speaker, Ontario's auto sector is the backbone of our manufacturing economy. Every EV assembled in Oshawa, Oakville, and Windsor represents good jobs for Ontario families. We should be doing everything we can to support consumer adoption…"

The Prime Minister, Jane Doe, today issued the following statement reaffirming Canada's commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Canada will provide an additional $500 million in military assistance, bringing total Canadian support to over $6 billion since February 2022…