Doing Business In Canada For Foreign Defence Contractors

Canada is spending more on defence than it has in decades and has committed to keep increasing that spending over the next ten years. This creates significant opportunities for foreign defence contractors looking to enter or expand in the Canadian market.

But winning work in Canada is not as simple as submitting a good bid. Canada increasingly wants its defence spending to support Canadian businesses, workers and supply chains, while also imposing strict requirements on companies that handle sensitive information and controlled goods. For foreign contractors, meeting these requirements may mean investing in Canada, partnering with Canadian businesses or establishing a Canadian presence. Many of these steps take time, making it important for foreign companies to understand the requirements early and plan accordingly.