Grants and Contributions:

Title:
University of Quebec in Montreal
Agreement Number:
26-NET-11
Agreement Value:
$750,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 24, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The Network for Strategic Analysis (NSA) will provide expertise on the transformation of the international order and its implications for Canada’s defence policy, geopolitical competition, pan-domain threats, and the effectiveness of deterrence strategies. The NSA will also examine the defence industrial base, including assessing the trade-offs between efficiency, interoperability, and development of sovereign capabilities.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:

The expected results from a MINDS Collaborative Network include enhanced research and analysis that inform and improve defence and security policies, contributing to more effective policy development and implementation. By fostering collaboration among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, the network aims to build capacity, encourage innovation, and increase engagement among diverse stakeholders, leading to improved defence capabilities and readiness. Additionally, the network seeks to disseminate knowledge broadly and build strategic partnerships, ultimately impacting defence and security outcomes both domestically and internationally.

Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3C 3P8
Reference Number:
018-2026-2027-Q1-NET11
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161159
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Quebec in Montreal
Research Organization:
University of Quebec in Montreal |Université du Québec à Montréal
Program:
Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS)
Program Purpose:

The MINDS Program seeks to enhance collaboration between the Defence Team and the broader defence and security expert community. To support this objective, Collaborative Networks bring together multidisciplinary teams of experts from across Canada and abroad to study specific defence and security policy issues. Their work supports defence policy-thinking and decision-making while broadening and diversifying the community of experts engaged in defence and security discussions.

Value in CAD:
750000.0