Canada – Lead Nation Partner

Canada is proud to serve as Lead Nation at the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO), bringing its largest-ever presence at a defence show and the largest Canadian delegation to Poland.

Over 200 organizations | More than 300 delegates | Canada Pavilion with 90+ exhibitors

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Why Canada is a Strategic Partner

Discover how Canada's innovative defence industry is helping shape a more secure and resilient future with allies and partners around the world.

Canada’s Defence and Industrial Strategy

Trusted Ally

Canada is a trusted NATO ally with globally recognized strengths in aerospace, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, land systems, and defence innovation. As a reliable partner, Canada is committed to strengthening international partnerships, deepening defence industrial cooperation with European partners, enhancing collective security, and advancing the future of defence technology.

Advanced Capabilities

Canada's defence sector combines innovation, reliability, and technological excellence, to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support allied operations across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.

Global Partnerships

Canada offers a unique gateway to new defence collaboration opportunities for European companies, as the only non-European country that has an agreement with EU for enhanced participation in the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) financial instrument. This means Canadian defence companies are eligible to bid on SAFE funded contracts and supply components up to 80% of the contract value. This allows Canada and Poland to work closely to advance opportunities under SAFE, including possible joint procurement initiatives. 

Investment Opportunities

Canada offers more than market access—it provides a strategic gateway to North American, European and NATO defence markets. Backed by a once-in-a-generation defence investment cycle, a transparent business environment, world class innovation, and a highly skilled workforce, Canada enables companies to grow, innovate and compete globally. Investing in Canada means securing a long-term position within a trusted and interconnected allied defence ecosystem.

Connect with Canada

Learn about Canada’s defence industry and network with Canadians at Canadian programming during MSPO.

September 8

• 10:00-17:00: Visit the Canada Pavilion (Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)
• 10:00-17:00: Canadian Investment B2B Meetings ➔ Contact us to connect.
• 11:00: Canada Pavilion Opening (Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)
• 16:00-18:00: Canada Maple Happy Hour (Canada Pavilion – Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)

September 9

• 10:00-17:00: Visit the Canada Pavilion (Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)
• 10:00-12:00: Canadian Investment B2B Meetings ➔ Contact us to connect.
• 10:00-12:00: Canada-Ukraine Defence Industry Cooperation (Congress Center, Lambda Room). By invitation only.
• 13:00-16:00: Lead Nation Conference organized by the Government of Canada and Defence 24 - Canada as a Trusted Defence Partner: Delivering Capabilities, Industrial Strength, and Allied Security (Congress Centre, Lambda-Kappa rooms). Free admission ➔ View the event program.

September 10

• 10:00-17:00: Visit the Canada Pavilion (Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)

September 11

• 10:00-17:00: Visit the Canada Pavilion (Hall 7, Booth 7-D32)

Visit us at the Canada Pavilion
Hall 7, Booth 7-D32

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