Unlocking Opportunities in Defence in Atlantic Canada – June 8

Join us for our 2026 Building Atlantic Canada event – live in Halifax and online via livestream
Join us for the Council’s annual Building Atlantic Canada event, live in Halifax and virtually via livestream. This year’s event will focus on the rapid growth of the defence industry in Atlantic Canada and how it is shaping our region’s economic outlook.
Hear the latest research insights and learn from experts in the industry on how to navigate the opportunities associated with Canada’s increased investment in the defence sector and what it means for our region’s economy.
Speakers include
- Patrick Brannon, Senior research Atlantic Economic Council
- Mark Parsons, Brigadier-General S.M. Canadian Armed Forces
- Peter MacKay, Deloitte, McInnes Cooper
*FREE WEBINAR* A more detailed research briefing on the Council’s 2026 Investment Outlook and Major Projects inventory will be available via webinar on June 11 at 10am. By registering for the Building Atlantic Canada event on June 8, you will automatically be registered for this webinar.