KEYNOTE SPEECHES
This year’s keynote speakers reflect the priorities set out in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, with a focus on sovereignty, partnership, and industrial capacity. Open media availabilities will be confirmed closer to CANSEC.
May 27
May 28
8:30AM The Hon. David McGuinty Minister of National Defence
12:10PM The Hon. Mélanie Joly Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
8:30AM Mr. Jake Sullivan
12:10PM Sir Richard Moore*
Former Nati onal Security Advisor to U.S. President Joe Biden (2001-2025)
Former C hief of MI6 (2020-2025), Political Director at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (2018-2020) and British Ambassador to Turkey (2014-2017)
*Sir Richard Moore’s keynote addresses will be delivered on background, with no recording or live-streaming permitted in the meal hall. An on-the-record media availability will follow.
CANSEC MEDIA KIT 2026
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