Support reinforces PwC's commitment to Canada's security and economic resilience
TORONTO, March 25, 2026 /CNW/ - PwC Canada today announced its support for the proposed Defence Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) being developed to address structural financing gaps facing defence suppliers and critical infrastructure providers. By improving access to appropriately structured, long-term credit, the DSRB would help enable Canadian companies to invest, scale and innovate in response to evolving security requirements and the Government's plans for increased defence spending.
"Canada's defence and security environment is changing rapidly, and the industrial base must be able to respond at pace and scale," said Laura Wood, Partner and Global Government Defence Leader, PwC Canada. "The DSRB will play a pivotal role in translating public–policy ambition into real industrial capacity on the ground. A robust, well funded ecosystem and finance defence centre is essential to both national security and long‑term economic resilience."
Many of the investments required to expand Canada's defence industrial base – such as new facilities, advanced technologies, workforce development and supply chain resilience – require patient, risk aware capital tailored to the specific characteristics of defence programs. These challenges are particularly acute for small and medium sized enterprises operating within complex, long cycle procurement environments.
PwC Canada's support for the DSRB aligns with recent statements from Canada and all schedule 1 banks, as well as a multilateral group of countries that wish to mobilize and deploy capital to support dedicated mechanisms to finance defence, security and resilience. PwC Canada stands ready to support the DSRB by bringing its experience across sectors including defence, infrastructure, capital markets and public sector transformation.
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