The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will hold a media callback during her visit to Japan. The virtual event is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 9:30 pm Japan Standard Time (JST), which corresponds to 8:30 am Eastern Time (ET).

This teleconference follows Joly's recent engagements in China. The session will focus on her activities and discussions held during her international trip.

Participation in the question-and-answer portion of the event is restricted to accredited members of the Press Gallery. Media representatives who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca to request temporary access credentials.

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The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), represented the Government of Canada at two major international trade shows in Berlin and Paris last week to discuss shared defence priorities and promote Canadian companies globally. The visits aimed to advance multilateral defence relationships, industrial partnerships, and innovation with key allies and industry leaders. These engagements are critical for strengthening Canada's defence industrial base and fostering collaboration with international partners.

Defence Investment Agency Focus

Secretary of State Fuhr highlighted Canada's new Defence Investment Agency (DIA), which is accelerating and streamlining defence procurements. The DIA's mandate includes engaging industry earlier in the procurement process, supporting innovation, and aligning procurement strategies with partner nations. This approach is designed to deliver new capabilities to the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard faster while building resilient defence industrial partnerships.

Engagements in Berlin

At the ILA Berlin Air Show, Secretary of State Fuhr met with industry and trade representatives to discuss strengthening defence innovation, industrial capacity, and collective security, particularly around air defence. Discussions focused on priorities, potential investment, and opportunities for both Canadian and German firms to enhance cooperation and commercial trade. As NATO allies, Canada and Germany cooperate closely on security and defence issues.

Dialogues in Paris

At Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, Secretary of State Fuhr co-hosted the EU-Canada Defence Industry Dialogue with industry and trade representatives. He represented Canada at high-level meetings with counterparts, including the Direction generale de l'armement. During these discussions, he emphasized Canada's commitment to deeper supply chain integration with key allies and the importance of maintaining a strong EU-Canada strategic partnership.

Supporting Canadian Industry

Secretary of State Fuhr participated in the official opening of the Canada Pavilion at Eurosatory 2026, voicing support for Canadian industry and innovation. He underscored Canada's position as a trusted supplier of technologies to NATO allies. Additionally, he attended a reception at the Residence du Canada with key Canadian and French stakeholders to celebrate Eurosatory and the Vivatech Conference.