The federal government on Monday unveiled a national defence strategy totalling $73 billion in new spending over the next 20 years. Among the measures is a $2.8-billion, 20-year commitment to establish joint cyber capabilities through the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) that will “conduct active cyber operations in support of Canadian interests.” (The Logic) 

Talking point: The government also said it would establish a Canadian Armed Forces Cyber Command to work as a “unified team” alongside the CSE. The combined units will “enable the military to generate and employ cyber forces and other specialized capabilities on short notice” to advance Canadian interests, the Defence Department said. Also under the new defence strategy, Ottawa plans to spend $107 million over 20 years through the NATO Innovation Fund to support “emerging and disruptive technologies critical to our defence.” Canada previously had not confirmed whether it would join the US$1-billion fund, a position that one member of the defence technology industry told The Logic was a “missed opportunity” for the country.