What Happened
Local Companies Explore New Supply Chain Opportunities
More than 140 people representing companies from across Waterloo Region attended a series of sessions to learn about government procurement opportunities and breaking into the defence industry. The event, dubbed Defence Shift, brought together government officials, defence contractors, manufacturers, and local businesses to explore new markets and connect with major suppliers. According to Sen. Sandra Pupatello, the timing could not be better for companies interested in entering the defence supply chain, with Canada’s commitment to increase defence spending and growing concerns around border security and global instability creating new opportunities. This was reported by the Waterloo Region Record.