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Turning Canada’s defence ambitions into opportunity

Canada’s federal and provincial governments are rapidly moving to strengthen defence capabilities, expanding domestic industrial capacity and supporting Canadian companies that help meet defence objectives.

Success for companies in this space will depend on more than having the right technology or platform. Businesses need to understand government priorities, funding programs, procurement processes and the policy decisions shaping who can participate and how contracts are awarded.

Summa brings 30 years of experience in government relations, public affairs and strategic communications, combined with a strong understanding of Canada’s defence and procurement landscape.

Our firm has secured billions of dollars on behalf of our clients in defence platforms and services for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Summa is the preferred public affairs partner for The Icebreaker. The Icebreaker is one of Canada’s leading defence and dual-use networks, connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with opportunities and decision-makers in Canada’s defence ecosystem.

We work with clients to

Understand

and how emerging defence priorities could affect their business

Identify

government programs, funding and procurement opportunities aligned with their capabilities

Navigate

federal and provincial decision-making, including the political, departmental and military stakeholders involved in defence procurement

Anticipate

policy and regulatory changes, including evolving procurement rules, economic benefit and offset requirements and procurement definitions

Connect

with decision-makers who influence policy, funding and procurement;

Position

your organization for growth as Canada seeks to strengthen domestic defence and security capabilities.

Canada's Defence Opportunity Is Growing.
Be Ready for It.

The companies best positioned to benefit from Canada’s increased defence investment will be those that understand not only what the government is buying, but why, when and how decisions are being made.

Summa can help you get ahead of those decisions.

Government Relations

Government Relations

Thoughtful. Solutions-Oriented. Client-Focused. Driven. We tackle projects large and small with a firm grounding in these values. We do it with one goal in mind: helping you win.

Digital Campaigns

Digital Campaigns

Getting noticed is only half the battle — reaching the right people is what moves an issue forward. Summa builds and executes campaigns that capture attention and put your message in front of the audiences you care about most. We combine public affairs expertise with current research and the latest digital and out-of-home channels to shape smart strategies, so every media dollar works hard against your objectives.

Brand Assessment & Enhancement

Brand Assessment & Enhancement

A brand and reputation takes time and effort to build and maintain. Ensuring you have a proper strategy for continuous engagement of your audiences is important. Summa can help audit your current reputation and position you for success moving forward.

Defence Team

Let's talk about your defence
and security objectives.

If you think we might be a good fit for your needs, please drop one of our partners a quick note. No hard sell, no obligation, just a good chat to see what it would feel like to work together.

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