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Title:

94th Annual Ottawa Conference on Security & Defence: The Road to 5%

Agreement Number:

TEG 25-2-59

Agreement Value:

$50,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project consists of a two-day conference focused on Canada’s plan to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and its implications for procurement, industrial capacity, and national 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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 7S8

Reference Number:

018-2025-2026-Q4-07TEG25259

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

118872100

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Conference of Defence Associations Institute

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.