Did you know that Canada’s defence manufacturing industry spans more than 2,000 facilities from coast to coast?

The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing created an interactive map showing where Canada’s defence manufacturing facilities are located by Census Division and across defence industry segments. See how the national defence manufacturing footprint breaks down across key segments, including aircraft, marine, C4ISR, and ordnance systems. 

Ever wondered where Canada’s defence manufacturing clusters actually sit? The map brings together known facilities across the country and organizes them by sector and region, helping users understand not just what is developed, built, and supported in Canada, but where. Explore the interactive map here.

As defence budgets grow and NATO commitments intensify, the conversation is shifting from how much Canada spends to where domestic capacity exists. This map supports that shift by giving a clearer view of the national landscape.

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