City of Vaughan

Canada is making generational investments in defence – and that means new opportunities for the companies that build, supply, machine, code, and ship the products behind it. You don’t need to be a defence contractor today to be part of the supply chain tomorrow.

Join York Region, the City of Vaughan, the City of Markham, and BDC for a free half-day workshop designed to help businesses across York Region understand the defence market and take practical first steps toward it.

What you’ll get out of the morning:

• Understand the opportunity – where Canada’s defence spending is going and where small and mid-sized businesses fit in the supply chain

• Hear from the primes and established suppliers – panel discussions with major defence contractors and Canadian companies already winning defence work

• Learn how to get in the door – certifications, security requirements, procurement pathways, and what buyers actually look for in a supplier

• Make the connections that matter – structured matchmaking sessions that put you in front of potential buyers and partners

Event details

• Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026

• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. – continental breakfast included

• Location: Element by Marriott Vaughan, Oak Room – 6170 Highway 7, Vaughan, Ontario L4H 0R2

• Cost: Free – advance registration required