CANSEC 2026: Record Attendance, PM Carney's Speech, and What Comes Next for Government

CANSEC 2026: Record Attendance, PM Carney's Speech, and What Comes Next for Government

June 4, 2026 · 9 min · Season 10 · Episode 115

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of CANSEC 2026, featuring Mark Carney's speech and the government's defence strategy amidst changing geopolitical circumstances.

With the Government of Canada increasing its defence spending, CANSEC was a must-attend event for ecosystem players. Highlighting the unique moment Canada finds itself in amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Mark Carney became the first sitting Canadian Prime Minister to speak at CANSEC. StrategyCorp's Garry Keller, Frédérik Larouche, and Terry Nemeth share their key takeaways from the event and the Prime Minister's announcements. They highlight what the government ought to consider as it attempts to move forward at a rapid pace on defence.

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