MacLac
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We are so close from getting Carney bucks to turn us into a Defence Mega Hub…..one of only a a few for the whole country….
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MacLac
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$3M investment launches U of A defence initiative
DEFENDS will connect innovators and industries with the Canadian Armed Forces to turn ideas into real capabilities. A $3-million investment in the University of Alberta is set to accelerate Alberta’s role in national security and aerospace with the launch of the Dual-Use Ecosystem for Future Enginee
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#albertainnovation #aadsummit #edmonton #aerospace #erda | James David Hogan
Great day at the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Summit! It’s fantastic to have this event right here in Edmonton this year. Looking forward to the rest of the conversations. #AlbertaInnovation #AADSummit #Edmonton #Aerospace #ERDA
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MacLac
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Slowly but surely our Defence Hub dominance!
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YEG is answering the call to champion Canada’s security ambitions, supporting growing regional defence operations, industrial innovation and northern readiness. This week, military, defence and… | Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
YEG is answering the call to champion Canada’s security ambitions, supporting growing regional defence operations, industrial innovation and northern readiness. This week, military, defence and aerospace professionals were in Edmonton for the Alberta Aviation, Aerospace & Defence summit. YEG...
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#canadianinnovationweek #prairiescanfunded #cdninnovation #ciw26 | Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies
We’re kicking off #CanadianInnovationWeek by spotlighting an Edmonton company turning space-based data into real-world impact. Wyvern is advancing satellite technology that helps organizations make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions—from agriculture to defence. 🛰ï¸Â  Built...
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MacLac
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More dominance…..
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Today, the Government of Alberta announced a $21 million investment to launch DEFENDS at the University of Alberta. This funding positions our province as Canada’s premier hub for defence research… | University of Alberta
Today, the Government of Alberta announced a $21 million investment to launch DEFENDS at the University of Alberta. This funding positions our province as Canada’s premier hub for defence research and innovation. By connecting U of A researchers, local industry, and the Canadian Armed Forces...
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Star Strider
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This article has some good information on the expansions planned for CFB Edmonton. Doesn't get into specific details like personnel numbers, but I can see the headcount on base doubling in the near future, maybe even doubling again.
MacLac
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Don’t know how or by how much BUT this is gonna pay off for YEG in Spades!
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This week, we were in Ottawa with partners across the region for ERDA Hill Day—showcasing the Edmonton region’s growing defence and security value proposition. This mission is a strong example of… | Edmonton Global
This week, we were in Ottawa with partners across the region for ERDA Hill Day—showcasing the Edmonton region’s growing defence and security value proposition. This mission is a strong example of what we can achieve when we show up together. Through the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance (ERDA)...
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MacLac
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Laid out in Layman’s terms:
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Edmonton’s defence opportunity is moving from narrative to numbers! Canada spent approximately $63B on defence in 2025-26 and is now pointing toward $500B in defence investment over the next decade… | Anil Kumar Vinayak, MSc, PMP®
Edmonton’s defence opportunity is moving from narrative to numbers! Canada spent approximately $63B on defence in 2025-26 and is now pointing toward $500B in defence investment over the next decade. The national defence industry already contributes nearly $10B to GDP and supports 81,000+ jobs...
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The Department of National Defence Announces the Start of Construction at the Borden Transition Centre to Support Canadian Armed Forces Members - Canada.ca
The Department of National Defence (DND) announces the start of construction for the new Transition Centre at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden.
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The Logic and National Bank of Canada hosted an excellent executive roundtable in Edmonton on the city’s enduring role in Canada’s national security and defence ecosystem. Great discussion on… | Ian Smith
The Logic and National Bank of Canada hosted an excellent executive roundtable in Edmonton on the city’s enduring role in Canada’s national security and defence ecosystem. Great discussion on defence procurement, domestic industrial capacity, Edmonton’s role as a gateway to the North, and how...
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Airboy
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There was also a call for preliminary approval for suppliers for the base upgrades in Inuvik and Yelloknife. Most will be coming out of YEG.