Canada: Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

Winner of a 2026 Mondaq Thought Leadership Award, hosts Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe examine highly contentious public cases in Canada, exploring the intersection between law and politics where courtrooms become part of the political arena. Each episode digs into current legal topics and battles, providing insight into how courts function in democracy and why their decisions matter to society.

Canadian companies operating in sensitive technology sectors now face heightened national security scrutiny when raising capital under Bill C-34's National Security Review regime. This expanded government oversight extends beyond traditional acquisitions to include early-stage financings and minority investments, fundamentally changing how foreign capital flows into defence, aerospace, AI, and other dual-use technology sectors. Founders and foreign investors must now treat national security clearance as a c

Canada's defence landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation through Bill C-31, which proposes to establish the Defence Investment Agency as a standalone statutory entity with unprecedented procurement, financing and investment powers.

Amendments to Canada’s Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), summarized in our previous bulletin, Canada’s New Border Bill to Combat Money Laundering...

The Government of Canada has introduced Bill C-30, proposing significant amendments to the Bank Act that would fundamentally alter how foreign bank investments in Canada are regulated. These changes would eliminate a decades-old exemption that has shielded certain foreign bank transactions from Investment Canada Act review, potentially subjecting them to both net benefit and national security scrutiny.

Not every defence supplier needs the same certification. Here’s how the levels work, what each one requires, and how to figure out where your business fits.

On Feb. 17, 2026, the Government of Canada released the latest iteration of Canada's national defence strategy, Security, Sovereignty and Prosperity...

Across every military operational domain, a tsunami of technological innovation is challenging long-held assumptions about how military power is built, projected, and sustained.

Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy: Opportunities for Businesses and Showcasing Canada's Talents...