Canada: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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Takeaways From The Canada–Italy Aerospace Conference
Canada's defence sector is undergoing significant transformation as increased investment and a renewed focus on domestic industrial capacity create opportunities across defence, aerospace, space and advanced manufacturing. The federal government's Defence Industrial Strategy prioritizes building domestically in areas of Canadian strength, partnering with allies where collaboration makes sense, and buying from abroad where necessary.
Canada Government
DW
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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Sweeping Changes In Store For Canada’s Defence Procurement Regime
The Canadian federal government has introduced Bill C-40, transforming the Defence Investment Agency into an independent Crown corporation with expanded procurement powers and novel financial authorities. This legislative shift enables streamlined defence procurement, private capital integration, and broader non-competitive contracting capabilities while redefining national security supply chains.
Canada Government
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Canada’s Space Reset: A New Launchpad For The Canadian Space Sector
Canada's space sector stands at a critical juncture as the nation grapples with Arctic security threats, geopolitical tensions, and the need for sovereign space capabilities. With historic investments in European space partnerships and new domestic launch legislation, how will Canada position itself in an increasingly contested space domain while addressing urgent national security concerns in the Arctic?
Canada Government
GW
Gowling WLG
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Canada Proposes To Expand Application Of Investment Canada Act To Foreign Banks And Move Forward With Expanding Fintech Investment Powers
The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-30, proposing significant amendments to the Bank Act that would fundamentally alter how foreign bank investments in Canada are regulated. These changes would eliminate a decades-old exemption that has shielded certain foreign bank transactions from Investment Canada Act review, potentially subjecting them to both net benefit and national security scrutiny.
Canada Finance
TL
Torys LLP
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Le CANAFE Fournit Des Renseignements En Lien Avec Les Modifications Au Régime Canadien De LRPC
Le 16 avril 2026, le Centre d’analyse des opérations et déclarations financières du Canada (CANAFE) a publié des renseignementssur les nouvelles initiatives et les mises à jour qu’il met en œuvre dans le cadre des modifications législatives récentes ou prochaines à la Loi sur le recyclage des produits de la criminalité et le financement des activités terroristes (la « LRPCFAT ») et au Règlement sur les pénalités administratives — recyclage des produits de la criminalité et financement des activités terroristes (le « Règlement sur les PAP »).
Canada Government
FF
Fasken (French)
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