The Policy Insights Forum’s Conference on Financing Canada’s Defence Readiness will convene as a full-day conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Rideau Club in Ottawa, Canada.
This invitation-only gathering will bring together senior leaders from government, the defence industry, financial institutions, pension funds, private equity, export development organizations, and allied missions to examine the capital mobilization, industrial scaling and sovereign capability development required to meet Canada’s NATO commitments and strengthen long-term national preparedness.
Yesterday, the Policy Insights Forum hosted the National Security Conference at Ottawa's Rideau Club, themed "Bridging the Gap: Balancing Canadian National Security with Economic Prosperity." Over 90 experts, academics, officials, and stakeholders gathered for discussions and networking.
Read ArticleOn June 3, the Policy Insights Forum hosted the 2024 National Security Conference at the Rideau Club in Ottawa. The event provided a comprehensive exploration of the complex challenges and opportunities facing Canada in balancing national security with economic prosperity.
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Goran Samuel Pesic, Chair of the Policy Insights Forum, opened the 2024 National Security Conference in Ottawa, emphasizing the Forum's focus on strategic public policy. He outlined initiatives and posed critical questions on national security and economic prosperity. Pesic thanked sponsors and introduced Dr. Nicole Giles as the keynote speaker on modernizing Canada's CSIS Act and defence policy.
Read SpeechAliénor Peyrefitte, President of the Emerging Transatlantic Leaders, expressed gratitude to participants for their contributions to the event focused on balancing Canadian national security with economic prosperity. She acknowledged speakers, sponsors, and colleagues for their efforts and invited attendees to join future events and a networking reception.
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We are thankful for the support of our sponsors for making this event possible.
Federal Fleet
Services
Canada‘s Ocean Super Custer
ESS Support Services Worldwide
Achieva
Tech
Export Development Canada
Barrack Hill Public Affairs
The National Security Conference 2024 aims to create a comprehensive and diverse platform for high-level discussions focusing on whole-of-society approaches and practical avenues to effectively reconcile Canada's national security imperatives with long-term, generational economic prosperity.
This exclusive Event will assemble diverse thought leaders and stakeholders from the private sector, government, academia, and the defence and intelligence communities.
This event will be held at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank St 15th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 6B9.
Paid Underground Parking is available at the Rideau Club.
Aliénor Peyrefitte: alienor.peyrefitte@policyinsights.ca, (819) 955-1799
Louis Romet: louis.romet@policyinsights.ca, (613) 710-2555
Sponsorship includes media visibility at the Gala, logo placement on the sponsorship slideshow and table, recognition on social media and the PIF website, one reserved table for eight (8) guests, and four (4) complimentary invitations to the pre-Gala VIP Reception.
For Sponsorship inquiries, please contact us directly to discuss tailored participation opportunities for your organization.
Ottawa, ON – Policy Insights Forum to recognize a distinguished champion of Canadian excellence.
Press ReleaseIf you're interested in being a Conference Sponsor, please download the sponsorship package below.
For more information, please contact our office for details at alienor.peyrefitte@policyinsights.ca
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 - 1:45 PM
2: 15 PM- 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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