The world has become more unstable over the last ten years but, since January 20, 2025, Canada faces threats of annexation, economic imperialism, and intentional instability. CFP proposes the expulsion of a diplomat from the United States Embassy and Consulates every single time a US administration official refers to our country, Canada, as a state or disparages our Prime Minister or otherwise threatens our independence.

Canada must assert full control over its critical resources and defence industry. Our overreliance on the U.S. for rare earth minerals, military technology, and defence procurement leaves us exposed to political whims and economic coercion. We will develop a national rare earth strategy to mine, process, and refine critical materials domestically. Canada has the talent and resources—we must now build the political will. We will also invest in Canadian defence manufacturing, including alternatives to U.S.-licensed technologies, to ensure we can defend ourselves on our own terms.

A Canadian Future Party government will establish Munitions Canada, a dedicated Department responsible for the production, licensing, and storage of munitions. Munitions Canada will report directly to the Minister of National Defence and operate independently from traditional procurement systems. It will manage raw materials, stockpiles, licensing, and production facilities, acquiring foreign technology and expertise as necessary. It will have the authority to establish Crown Corporations or issue grants and loans to support Canadian production.

Munitions Canada will ensure that Canada has the volume and diversity of ammunition needed to support its armed forces and allies. It will monitor global trends and maintain close coordination with allied needs to ensure readiness for future conflicts. With the conflict in Ukraine showing the brutal pace of modern munitions use, this capability is no longer optional. It is essential.

Modern warfare requires not only armed forces but also a robust defence industrial base. A CFP government will implement a clear Defence Industrial Strategy to guide investment, innovation, and long-term planning. This strategy will link national security objectives to the needs of military planners and the industrial sector, enabling confidence and collaboration. We will focus on key capabilities that give Canada operational independence and reinforce allied supply chains, particularly within NATO and the Five Eyes.

Defence procurement must be overhauled to meet the urgency of today’s threats. The current system is bureaucratic, slow, and risk-averse—often prioritizing political optics over capability. The CFP will prioritize military needs by accepting off-the-shelf equipment from trusted allies and using exemption-to-bidding clauses when required. Speed matters, and in a pre-war era, we must be prepared. We will embrace the 80% solution—equipment that is good enough and ready now—rather than waiting for perfection. Equipment does not need to be “Canadianized” if it meets operational needs. A capital fund should also be created so funds are not lost if they cannot be spent in a single annual cycle.

We will also adopt a perpetual procurement strategy to avoid boom-bust cycles and ensure continuous modernization. This includes purchasing in blocks or flights to avoid obsolescence and ensuring consistent spare parts supply. Business leaders from outside government will be invited to streamline procurement functions, following historic precedents like the “dollar-a-year” executives of WWII. Investments will go where manufacturers commit to build in Canada, creating a resilient, domestic supply chain. When it comes to defence, time is not a luxury—we must act now.

"Streamline procurement by re-establishing the cabinet committee on military procurement and creating a new PCO-secretariat to ensure that military procurement issues are central in the machinery of government. We will also work with Canada’s defence industry to increase capacity, and make a single minister responsible to ensure accountability." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Immediately launch an open competition to purchase a fleet of Airborne Warning and Control Systems to increase radar surveillance and command capabilities in Arctic skies." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"We will cancel Canada’s F-35 contract to ensure our needs are met by a proposal that supports Canadian assembly jobs as well as using our knowledge and capacity to maintain them." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Overhauling defence procurement to better meet our needs and the urgency of the moment by:

1. establishing the Defence Procurement Agency, modernizing defence procurement rules and amending legislation and regulations as required, to centralize expertise from across government and streamline the way we buy equipment for the military."

— liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"buying Canadian whenever possible and prioritizing Canadian raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and critical minerals." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"Establishing the Bureau of Research, Engineering and Advanced Leadership in Science to ensure the Canadian Armed Forces and Communications Security Establishment have the made-in-Canada innovative solutions they need in areas such as AI, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and other advanced research and technology;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"Helping Canadian defence businesses grow at home and diversify their markets abroad, including by expanding the CanExport program to grow their sales internationally, and pivoting it to focus on diversifying from the United States and fully taking advantage of our existing trade deals;" — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"Boosting Canada’s domestic defence industries and production as we build security with our partners. That includes advancing Canada’s involvement in the ReArm Europe Plan in support of transatlantic security, and prioritizing investment here in Canada — with every dollar spent wisely and effectively." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-16

"Expand the capabilities of the Navy with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Buy Canadian-made airborne early warning and control aircraft, supporting our domestic aerospace industry and accelerating the procurement process." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Support the Canadian Army with significant new investments, such as new self-propelled artillery systems and ground-based air defence capabilities so that the CAF have the capacity to operate in today’s context." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Invest in our Reserves and Canadian Rangers to give them the equipment they need to continue protecting our sovereignty and conduct domestic disaster responses that directly helps Canadians." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"We will modernize our procurement legislation to ensure our Forces can buy the equipment that they need, when they need it—which is now. We can also swiftly surpass our existing defence spending targets and bolster our capabilities by investing in dual purpose infrastructure—whether housing, cybersecurity, or satellite technology—that delivers immediate benefits for both our Forces and the public." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

The CFP supports the rapid development of Canadian defence technology such as the Polar Multi-Service Vessels (PMSVs) using vacuum-infused monolithic fiberglass technology, a proven and cost-effective method already in use by both Russia and Canadian boatbuilders. These advanced vessels, built in a next-generation, self-sustaining Canadian shipyard — potentially in partnership with industry leaders — would not only surpass current global standards in size and durability but also provide an Arctic-ready, economically viable solution for Canadian defence and sovereignty. Unlike traditional steel and aluminum construction, this modern fiberglass method allows for fast, scalable production with minimal labour requirements, while offering superior resistance to harsh Arctic conditions.

PMSVs are more than just warships—they represent a bold leap in Canadian industrial innovation, defence logistics, and strategic autonomy. Their high insulation value, integration of rigid foam and optional ceramic armor during construction, and fire-resistant materials make them uniquely suited for Arctic military operations and long-term service. Beyond national defence, the technology has commercial and export potential, supporting jobs, shipbuilding capacity, and technological leadership within Canada, Australia, New Zealand & the UK (CANZUK) and NATO. The CFP sees this as an opportunity to align Canadian industry with 21st-century security needs while bolstering domestic capabilities and economic resilience.

The CFP is committed to building a strong, modern, and sovereign defence capability for Canada. As global threats evolve, so must our ability to meet them. We will significantly expand the Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) to counter growing cyber threats and increase the size and capability of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) to ensure resilience in the digital domain. Canada’s Arctic sovereignty must be enforced through strategic infrastructure investments, including the full operationalization of the Nanisivik Naval Facility for year-round deployment. Additional northern bases, such as those in Resolute Bay and Tuktoyaktuk/Inuvik, will also be developed to support training, operations, and rapid response. Canada’s security partnerships will be expanded through deeper cooperation with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, including joint military exercises and personnel exchanges. We will also seek innovation partnerships with countries such as Ukraine and Israel who have advanced approaches to equipment. We will also enhance relationships within CANZUK and Europe through combined training exercises at key facilities like CFB Gagetown and CFB Suffield.

Continental defence is an essential component of national defence, rooted in situational awareness, early warning, and the capability to respond rapidly with kinetic and non-kinetic options. The CFP will accelerate NORAD modernization, including the deployment of the Over-the-Horizon radar purchased from Australia, the reintegration of the North Warning System, the use of deployable autonomous sensors, and the construction of secure advanced information networks. As the threat from hypersonic weapons grows, these investments are essential. Furthermore, we will prioritize the development of undersea capabilities, including both submarines and autonomous systems, to ensure sovereignty over the Arctic, secure the northern flank of NATO, and maintain credible deterrence.

"Acquire two additional polar icebreakers for the Royal Canadian Navy. Poilievre also committed to delivering the two polar icebreakers the Seaspan and Davie shipyards are now building for the Coast Guard by 2029, while the Liberals refuse to provide a timeline." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

"Build a new Arctic naval base in Churchill, Manitoba. This will serve as a base of operations for Canada’s new polar icebreakers and will allow the Port of Churchill to sustain a continuous commercial shipping season." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Build at least one permanent Arctic military base within two years: CFB Iqaluit, Canada’s first permanent Arctic military base since the Cold War." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

"Establish a new Canadian Army reserve unit at Whitehorse and restore Operation NANOOK to its full strength, as it was under the previous Conservative government." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Upgrade the Forward Operating Location in Inuvik to full base status (CFB Inuvik) to host fighter jets and Husky tankers." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"That will also include new investments in arctic sovereignty and in facilities which benefit Northerns (sic) and their communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Invest in our Reserves and Canadian Rangers to give them the equipment they need to continue protecting our sovereignty and conduct domestic disaster responses that directly helps Canadians." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Work closely with Arctic and Northern Indigenous leadership as partners, in defence and security investments that respect their rights, incorporate traditional knowledge, and ensure community priorities are reflected, especially on targeted investments in dual-use infrastructure such as airstrips and other critical infrastructure." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Strengthen the presence of Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic to protect the sovereignty of our land, air, and sea, including through a network of deepwater ports that will allow us to protect the Northwest Passage year-round." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Move forward to detect and deter early warning radar coverage of threats to the Arctic by working with partners in Australia to develop advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar. This will also help deepen our defence and trade ties with Australia." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Forge a new Canada-Europe Arctic security cooperation agreement that deepens ties in the North in recognition of the rapidly shifting security landscape." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Expand the capabilities of the Navy with new submarines and additional heavy icebreakers to defend the North." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Close Canada Elections Act loopholes to stop third parties from hiding funding sources that can allow for foreign financing of third parties engaging in regulated electoral activities." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Direct CSIS to implement threat reduction measures, including communicating with Jewish communities about antisemitic threats, along with Chinese, Sikh and other Canadian communities targeted by foreign threats." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Finally, we are committed to seeing a foreign agent registry put in place to help protect people and our democratic institutions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Recognize the legitimate winner of Venezuela’s election. A Conservative government will recognize Edmundo González as the winner of the 2024 election in Venezuela and as Venezuela’s rightful President." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Restore Canada’s diplomatic presence abroad through a new, full foreign policy. The last time Canada issued a full foreign policy was in 2005 – the world is immensely different today than it was then. The intention is to deploy more Canadian diplomats and officials abroad, to expand our trade, and to restore Canadian leadership. We will also issue a complementary national security review." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Build alliances to protect our sovereignty including work to build a security and economic partnership with our Nordic partners to promote Arctic security, Canadian sovereignty, and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. This will build on our close relationships, and we will continue to leverage our close relationships with the Commonwealth and La Francophonie to present a united front against threats to sovereignty around the globe." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Defunding foreign aid to dictators, terrorists and global bureaucracies." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Expand FinDev’s lending capacity to support the private sector in low-income and emerging economies by investing in infrastructure that reduces emissions, addresses global famine and food insecurity, and closes economic development gaps." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Protect Canada’s proud tradition of supporting the poorest and most vulnerable in times of crisis by maintaining our international humanitarian assistance budget at no less than $800 million per year." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Assert Canada’s leadership in supporting women and girls by protecting funding for sexual and reproductive health care and rights, education, and combatting child marriage. At a time when women’s rights are under threat and reproductive rights are being rolled back at a shocking rate, we will ensure that our foreign assistance is gender responsive and helps the poorest and most vulnerable." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"We would join the increasing number of countries that recognize the State of Palestine. This is a concrete step towards peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis, consistent with Canada’s traditional support for a two-state solution." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

The CFP is committed to building a strong, modern, and sovereign defence capability for Canada. As global threats evolve, so must our ability to meet them. We will significantly expand the Canadian Security Establishment (CSE) to counter growing cyber threats and increase the size and capability of the Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM) to ensure resilience in the digital domain. Canada’s Arctic sovereignty must be enforced through strategic infrastructure investments, including the full operationalization of the Nanisivik Naval Facility for year-round deployment. Additional northern bases, such as those in Resolute Bay and Tuktoyaktuk/Inuvik, will also be developed to support training, operations, and rapid response. Canada’s security partnerships will be expanded through deeper cooperation with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, including joint military exercises and personnel exchanges. We will also seek innovation partnerships with countries such as Ukraine and Israel who have advanced approaches to equipment. We will also enhance relationships within CANZUK and Europe through combined training exercises at key facilities like CFB Gagetown and CFB Suffield.

Establish a sensible program to reach 2.25% of GDP according to NATO criteria without destabilizing Canada's budget, to be implemented immediately. This begins an extensive expansion of the Canadian Armed Forces that will see us move, in partnerships with our allies and based on our security needs, to increase funding towards five percent of GDP by 2030. To achieve this goal, regional development funds will be redeployed to build an in-Canada defence industry.

1. Increase personnel to 100,000 military personnel and 40,000 reservists (in 1963, with a population under 19 million, Canada had 120,000 troops)
2. Review the submarine purchase, which was announced as a surprise gesture at an international meeting to meet the goal of investing 2% of GDP in defence
3. Cancel the F-35 contract after accepting those already contracted for and quickly move to selecting another democratic supplier
4. Increase wages in the armed forces to more appropriate levels of compensation for the work they do
5. Improve military housing at more reasonable prices
6. Attract and retain Reserve Force personnel by providing reservists with the same benefits, regardless of class of service, as the Regular Forces
7. Make the Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman’s office independent from the Department of National Defence

"We will meet Canada’s commitment of increasing defence spending to two per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by no later than 2032, with an emphasis on making investments that support Canadians, communities, those who are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Give better support to our CAF members, through investments in housing, health care, and child care. This means rapidly increasing the stock of high-quality housing on bases across the country and ensuring access to primary child care and health care – including mental health supports – for serving members and their families." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Modernize our recruitment process, including by streamlining security clearances and applying online, so that more applicants can get trained, faster. Every year, thousands of Canadians try to join the CAF, but encounter frustrating barriers and a slow process, leading to a recruitment rate of less than 10%. To solve our personnel crisis, we need to make it easier for high-quality candidates to enter service more quickly." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"We will expand the reach and abilities of the Canadian Coast Guard and integrate them into our NATO defence capabilities. Our Coast Guard carries out important work, but we need to update their mission to face changing realities to protect our sovereignty and counter criminal activity, like the trafficking of illicit drugs. That’s why we will give the Canadian Coast Guard a new mandate—and the right equipment—to conduct maritime surveillance operations to secure our coasts." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"We will end the chronic lapsing of defence spending, through the creation of a defence capital account that ensures that even when the timing of an investment changes, every dollar assigned to Canada’s defence will remain for that purpose." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Creating a first-in-class drone capability that will build and deploy aquatic and airborne uncrewed vehicles to defend our arctic, our undersea infrastructure, our borders, and our allies. This new capability will be matched with an industrial strategy that builds and perfects these technologies so that Canadian companies benefit from Canadian procurements." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Address the external recommendations to combat military sexual misconduct. Sexual misconduct has absolutely no place in the Canadian Armed Forces. Like all Canadians, members of the Canadian Armed Forces must have a safe workplace." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Responsible federalism: A Conservative government is committed to responsible federalism that respects the Quebec nation and its autonomy. Under a Conservative government, federalism will be guided by the principles of responsibility and cooperation, making Quebec and the provinces true partners, not subordinates of the federal government. With responsible federalism, the federal government will be smaller, Quebec will be more autonomous, and Quebecers will be freer and more prosperous." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

The world has become more unstable over the last ten years but, since January 20, 2025, Canada faces threats of annexation, economic imperialism, and intentional instability. CFP proposes the expulsion of a diplomat from the United States Embassy and Consulates every single time a US administration official refers to our country, Canada, as a state or disparages our Prime Minister or otherwise threatens our independence.

"The Keep Canadians Working Fund is a targeted, temporary liquidity program designed to help businesses affected by sudden tariffs keep workers on the job. It will provide up to $3 billion in short-term credit lines and low-interest loans to ensure companies can maintain operations and keep employees working in industries affected by Trump tariffs.

The Fund is modelled on the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) that the Harper government created during the 2008 recession to successfully protect affected businesses and jobs. The program will be administered through three existing federal entities: the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Export Development Canada (EDC) and Farm Credit Canada (FCC)."

— conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

"To counter this unjustified attack, Poilievre will temporarily remove the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on purchases of all new Canadian-manufactured vehicles. The GST will be removed as long as Trump’s tariffs remain in place." — conservative.ca, retrieved 2025-04-17

"Implement a Buy Canada procurement policy so that federally funded infrastructure and defence projects prioritize Canadian companies employing Canadian workers and using Canadian materials." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"We would ensure that every dollar collected from Canada’s counter tariffs go directly to support workers and communities hit hardest – with no loopholes and no delays." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Revenue generated by tariffs will be directed to the EI Fund to avoid adding undue strain to employers and workers with higher premiums." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Deploy a made-in-Canada procurement strategy that prioritizes, whenever possible, Canadian suppliers and supply chains, and limiting bidders from foreign suppliers to bidding only on what we have agreed to in Canada’s Free Trade Agreements. We will prioritize Canadian contractors in our defence procurement, including the Canadian aerospace industry. Crown Corporations with major capital acquisitions, like VIA Rail, will also be encouraged to meet this standard." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Buy Canadian clean by prioritizing Government of Canada purchases to be low carbon emission and when applicable, sustainability certified products and materials. This includes building materials, vehicle fleets, and other goods and services. We will support clean growth in Canada, create jobs, and support Canadian business." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Make it easy for Canadians to Buy Canadian. Working with retailers, agricultural producers, manufacturers, food and beverage companies, and by maximizing Canada’s supply chain we will increase transparency and increase stringency in origin of product labelling so that it is simple, clear, and easy to identify what is a truly Canadian product. To help make this happen, we will provide support to help manufacturers adapt and for the Competition Bureau to enforce these new requirements." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Create a $2 billion Strategic Response Fund to boost our auto sector’s competitiveness, protect manufacturing jobs, support workers to upskill their expertise in the industry, and build a fortified Canadian supply chain – from raw materials to finished vehicles." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-14

"Safeguard our economy and our values and protect Canada from attempts to buy up our businesses, our core public health care, intellectual property, critical minerals and other resources by strengthening the Investment Canada Act. We will make more transactions reviewable, as well as modernizing standards to capture manipulative transaction models – including by reviewing the potential impacts to Canada’s data sovereignty. We will also make clear that any transactions involving core infrastructure in our public health system, such as long-term care facilities and family health practices, will be subject to stringent review and protection under the Act." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

We will work with partners like Ukraine who are on the cutting edge of military modernization. We are completely committed to Ukraine’s defence, but as a strong partner country we also see opportunities to learn from their approaches and industries.

"And we would continue to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in their fight against Putin’s horrific invasion and genocide. This includes putting in place stronger sanctions to hold Putin’s oligarch friends accountable for their complicity in this war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Help veterans manage injuries and disabilities, with streamlined support and easier access to benefits." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Honour our veterans with ceremonies, recognition, made-in-Canada documentaries to tell the story of Canadians’ contributions to winning the World Wars, and new national monuments for those who served in Afghanistan and the Second World War." — Change, retrieved 2025-04-23

"Improve health services and support for women Veterans’ health by launching a health research study on the experience of women Veterans to ensure proper data is collected so that its service delivery can capture the increase of women Veterans transitioning to civilian life and ultimately improve their health outcomes." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Modernize and streamline the benefits system, to deliver faster decisions, shorter wait times, and less paperwork so that Veterans and their families get the support they need sooner and more easily." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Make it easier for Veterans to get jobs by working with provinces and territories to streamline the recognition of military trade credentials in the civilian world, so that qualified Veterans do not needlessly retrain once they leave the military." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"We will also work to make it easier to maintain a security clearance when necessary after retirement so Veterans can continue contributing to the protection of Canadian sovereignty." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Expand recognition of service by reviewing the designation of certain military missions, including in the Persian Gulf, so that Veterans’ sacrifices in conflict zones are properly recognized. This would be done in consultation with Veterans groups, CAF, and Veterans Affairs Canada to ensure we develop clear recognition for their service." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Expand culturally relevant services for Indigenous Veterans in consultation with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous Peoples put up their hands to join Canada’s military at particularly high rates." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21

"Preserve the National Field of Honour through work with the Last Post Fund to assume ownership of the National Field of Honour in Montreal, so that it remains an appropriate and respectful final resting place for Veterans." — liberal.ca, retrieved 2025-04-21