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Title:

Nordic Approaches to Total Defence and Comprehensive Security: Insights for the CAF in the Arctic

Agreement Number:

TEG 25-2-41

Agreement Value:

$49,910.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project consists of a research study on the Nordic total defence model for a whole-of-society approach to defence. The project will discuss the ways in which the Defence Team could apply this model to better respond to national emergencies and deter threats below the threshold of war. Emphasis will be placed on Northern and Arctic security.

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:

Peterborough, Ontario, CA K9L 0G2

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q4-07TEG25241

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119268928

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

Trent University

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.