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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

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Strategic Briefing: Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy with Wendy Gilmour

April 1 @ 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Members-Only | Virtual via Zoom

Canada has launched its first Defence Industrial Strategy, a half-trillion dollar commitment to rebuild the country’s defence industrial base, prioritize Canadian suppliers, and reinforce strategic autonomy. Our Strategic Briefing delivers expert analysis of what the strategy contains, where the opportunities and gaps lie, and what it will take to execute — from someone who has spent three decades working at the heart of these questions.

Our Expert
Wendy Gilmour served as NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment, Canada’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, and in senior roles across defence procurement, export controls, and international industrial programs. She has advised NATO commanders, supported Canada’s deployments to Afghanistan and Kosovo, and served as Political Advisor to the Commander of NORAD.

 

Our Host
Melanie Walker
Executive Director, Canadian International Council

 


Date & Time
Wednesday April 1, 2026 | 12:15PM ET

Location
Online via Zoom | You will receive a Zoom link in your the confirmation email when you register.

Registration
To register, please use the same email address associated with your CIC membership. This event is for current CIC members only. To become a member, please click HERE.

Event Contact
Jennifer Chylinski | jennifer@thecic.org | (647) 875-3313

Details

Venue

  • Zoom