Canada is spending on defence tech. Markham wants to build it

Canada has a technology deficit problem in high-stakes, hard-to-reach places. Whether it’s a remote mine in northern Ontario, an oil field in Alberta, critical infrastructure across the Rockies, or defence operations in remote parts of the country, these environments still depend on systems that support complex operations—even when networks are unreliable and conditions are harsh. “We can always engage with stakeholders in Ottawa when needed.