with Melanie Nadeau | September 30, 2026

Canada’s growing defence ambitions come with an economic opportunity.
In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Melanie Nadeau, CEO of COVE, about Canada’s defence and ocean technology sector and what it will take to turn new investment into lasting industrial capacity. They discuss the challenges of commercializing Canadian innovation, the importance of procurement and the opportunities for Canadian companies in international markets.