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The University of Calgary will soon be home to a new national defence quantum research hub. Ottawa is expected to spend $20.3 million over two years for a university-led group to establish the centre. “This hub will bring together researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry partners and defence experts to accelerate the development of quantum technologies,” federal […]

CPAC: At an event at the University of Calgary, Defence Minister David McGuinty announces an investment of $20.3 million to establish the Quantum Defence Innovation Secure Hub at the school. Afterwards, he faces questions from reporters on the recent arrest of a Canadian intern at NATO headquarters on espionage charges.

CPAC: At a news conference in London, United Kingdom, Defence Minister David McGuinty discusses Canada’s participation as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). Canada’s observer status allows it enhanced insights into the GCAP’s governance, capabilities, industrial framework, and related security requirements.

Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the completion of a nearly $1 million project funded through the federal government’s Low Carbon Economy Fund to support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario’s (CHEO) Deep […]

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty announces the plan for a new drone innovation facility in Mirabel, Que. A consortium will receive $29.6 million over two years to build and launch the Uncrewed Systems Defence Innovation Secure Hub, which will include 30 organizations from industry and academia to develop and test new autonomous systems. 

Today Ronald McDonald House Ottawa celebrates the official Grand Opening of its newly expanded House, more than doubling its capacity to support families with critically ill or injured children. The expansion gives the House an increase from 14 to 36 suites, eliminates the waitlist, and will allow more than 1,300 families each year to stay […]

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with journalists in Ankara, Türkiye, where he is attending the 2026 NATO Summit alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney. (no interpretation) (July 6, 2026)

“Canada’s very active today — panels, agreements, letters of intent. We’re moving forward in a way we haven’t seen in years on the NATO front so it’s very encouraging,” McGuinty told media in his opening remarks. You can read the full article here.

CPAC: Defence Minister David McGuinty delivers remarks on Canada’s defence industrial strategy at a breakfast event hosted by the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce. Later, the minister takes questions from the press on a number of topics, including the role of the Windsor region in the defence industrial strategy, other manufacturing needs, and relations with […]