The Policy Insights Forum’s Conference on Financing Canada’s Defence Readiness convened as a full-day conference on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Rideau Club in Ottawa, Canada.
This invitation-only gathering brought 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 Supercluster
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
ESS Support Services Worldwide
Achieva
Tech
Export Development Canada
Barrack Hill Public Affairs
Volatus
Aerospace
Deloitte
OpenCore
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 ReleaseDownload the program to explore the full conference schedule, speaker lineup, and overview of the conference.
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Networking Break
Executive Chairman, AGF Management
Chair of the Board of Directors, C.D. Howe Institute
Conference Thanks and Appreciation
CLOSING REMARKS SPEAKER
Goran Samuel Pesic
Chairman, Policy Insights Forum
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
12:30 - 1:45 PM
2: 15 PM- 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
