In this episode of Defence Deconstructed, BGen (ret’d) Chris Ayotte moderates a panel from our conference Implementing Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The discussion brings together Victoria Belbin, Eliot Pence, Philip Baldwin, and Marc Watters offering insights on defence procurement reform, sovereign industrial capabilities and the development of a stronger Canadian defence industrial base.

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Guest bios:

- Victoria Belbin, President & CEO, Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association

- Eliot Pence, Co-chair, ACDC; Founder & CEO, Dominion Dynamics

- Philip Baldwin, Vice President, Government & Public Affairs, AIAC

- Marc Watters, Policy Advisor and Cyber Lead, CADSI

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Host bio:

BGen (ret’d) Chris Ayotte, Amazon Web Services Canada

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari

Release date:

10 July 2026