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Title:

The United States Geopolitical Realignment and its Repercussions on Canada and Allies

Agreement Number:

TEG 25-2-35

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027

Description:

This project consists of convening Canadian and international experts in foreign policy and defence and security to examine the implications of the new U.S. National Security Strategy. The conference will address the strategic foundations of the U.S. geopolitical reorientation and its impact on continental defence and industrial priorities.

Organization:

National Defence

Expected Results:

The expected results from Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) include fostering informed public debate on security and defense issues, and enhancing the Department of National Defence’s ability to anticipate and respond to emerging security challenges. These grants aim to support research, conferences, and publications that contribute to a deeper understanding of defense and security matters among stakeholders and the general public.

Location:

Montréal , Quebec, CA H3C 3P8

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q4-07TEG25235

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

108161159

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Université du Québec à Montréal

Program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)

Program Purpose:

Targeted Engagement Grants (TEGs) respond to defence policy challenges with the goal of informing current and future defence policy-thinking. TEGs provide non-recurring financial support to fund activities such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, and research and publications that are relevant to the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and align with defence policy challenges.