Statement

A new BC defence industry. The federal government is increasing defence spending by $88 billion over five years to upgrade our military readiness. BC must seize the opportunity and fight for our share of jobs and economic diversification, including a veterans workforce strategy.

Overview

Establish a dedicated provincial defence manufacturing initiative to secure naval, aerospace, and defense contracts and employ military veterans.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 14) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 14 (Make BC a place to build): A new BC defence industry. The federal government is increasing defence spending by $88 billion over five years to upgrade our military readiness. BC must seize the opportunity and fight for our share of jobs and economic diversification, including a veterans workforce strategy.