About this Event
Is your business ready for Canada’s defence economy?
Canada is making generational investments in defence – and that means new opportunities for the companies that build, supply, machine, code, and ship the products behind it. You don’t need to be a defence contractor today to be part of the supply chain tomorrow.
Join York Region, the City of Vaughan, the City of Markham, and BDC for a free half-day workshop designed to help businesses across York Region understand the defence market and take practical first steps toward it.
What you’ll get out of the morning:
• Understand the opportunity – where Canada’s defence spending is going and where small and mid-sized businesses fit in the supply chain
• Hear from the primes and established suppliers – panel discussions with major defence contractors and Canadian companies already winning defence work
• Learn how to get in the door – certifications, security requirements, procurement pathways, and what buyers actually look for in a supplier
• Make the connections that matter – structured matchmaking sessions that put you in front of potential buyers and partners
Event details
• Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. – continental breakfast included
• Location: Element by Marriott Vaughan, Oak Room – 6170 Highway 7, Vaughan, Ontario L4H 0R2
• Cost: Free – advance registration required
Event venue & nearby stays
Element by Marriott Vaughan Southwest, 6170 Highway 7, Vaughan, Canada
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