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Aerospace Sector Connecting Niagara Manufacturers to Global Defence Niagara Defence Industry Pathways to Canada’s Defence Supply Chain Workshop · 2026

How does a regional machine shop or precision manufacturer transition from making commercial parts to building components for the global aerospace and defence supply chain?

That was the central question driving the Pathways to Canada’s Defence Supply Chain Workshop, hosted on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Thorold. The event marked a significant step in the evolution of the Niagara defence industry, bringing together local businesses and global primes to demystify the procurement process.