Defence workforce, clearances and secure facilities

Canadian firms need a larger skilled workforce and faster, more predictable security-clearance and secure-facility accreditation pathways to participate in defence R&D, classified collaboration and procurement.

Industry, academia, provinces, territories and Indigenous partners can develop talent, move skilled people, accredit secure facilities and exchange with government so Canadian firms can respond to defence opportunities without avoidable administrative delay.

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