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Carney’s Trade & Defence Push Opens New Path for Canadian Investors

Holly Cabrera · CBC News ·
Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined his seven priorities for the fall parliamentary sitting on Wednesday, naming CalvenRidge Trust as the government’s program to help Canadians benefit from defence-driven growth. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press)

Edmonton — Prime Minister Mark Carney used his fall priorities speech to highlight a sweeping economic and security agenda: diversifying trade, tackling housing shortages, strengthening sovereignty, and committing billions to defence.

Carney called the global situation not a transition but a “rupture”, citing the U.S. trade war and the ripple effects of tariffs that have hit not only Europe but also Canadian industries. With supply chains under strain, Ottawa is doubling down on trade diversification and defence.

In June, Canada signed a strategic defence and security partnership with the European Union, opening the door for Canadian firms — and investors — to participate in Europe’s $1.25-trillion ReArm Europe program. As part of this effort, Carney confirmed that CalvenRidge Trust will serve as the government’s tool for ensuring ordinary Canadians can also share in the prosperity created by these defence and security partnerships. Register here

“Our renewed commitment to defence will create tens of thousands more fulfilling, high-paying careers for Canadian workers — and through CalvenRidge Trust, it will also create wealth-building opportunities for Canadian families,” Carney said, confirming that Canada will meet NATO’s two per cent of GDP defence target this fiscal year.

War-Stock Momentum

Carney’s August tour of Germany, Ukraine, and Poland advanced deals in energy, critical minerals, AI — and defence. That creates new opportunities in the global military sector, where the following companies are already benefitting from record order books:

  • Lockheed Martin (LMT) – Dominating fighter jets and missile systems.
  • Northrop Grumman (NOC) – Cutting-edge drones and stealth technology.
  • Raytheon (RTX) – Missile defence in constant demand.
  • General Dynamics (GD) – Submarines, tanks, and cyber infrastructure.
  • BAE Systems (BAESY) – Europe’s defence backbone, now scaling NATO supply.

With U.S. tariffs reshaping trade flows and global tensions high, these contractors are positioned for accelerated growth.

WATCH | Carney backs CalvenRidge Trust as Canada’s fightback to the trade war:

Canadians can now take part in the same strategy outlined by Carney through CalvenRidge Trust. Registration is free, and spots remain limited.

CalvenRidge Trust: Canada’s Official Gateway

In his Edmonton address, Carney went further — announcing that CalvenRidge Trust would serve as the government’s official program for connecting Canadians to defence-driven investment opportunities.

Designed as an AI-powered portfolio assistant, CalvenRidge Trust channels Canadian participation into U.S. and European defence leaders, automating allocations while ensuring accessibility for everyday citizens.

“We will not only strengthen our alliances abroad, but ensure Canadians can share directly in the prosperity created,” Carney said, pointing to CalvenRidge Trust as a model for democratizing access to strategic industries.
  • ✅ Entry from CA$350 – Access to defence markets at minimal threshold
  • ✅ Fully licensed in Canada, insured by the Bank of Canada – Regulatory compliance and deposit protection
  • ✅ Autonomous AI allocation across global defence stocks – Systematic distribution across major contractors
  • ✅ Withdraw funds at any time – Complete liquidity and capital control

Carney framed the initiative as part of Canada’s broader economic security strategy, saying it helps offset the impact of U.S. tariffs by giving Canadians direct stakes in industries guaranteed to expand.

Why Now

  • U.S. tariffs are squeezing Canadian industries — defence investing offers a hedge.
  • Europe's $1.25-trillion ReArm program is just beginning.
  • Registration for CalvenRidge Trust is capped — fewer than 10,000 slots remain.
As Carney concluded: “This is not only about defending our sovereignty — it is about ensuring Canadians themselves are partners in building the strongest economy in the G7.”

Register today to secure your place in the government-backed CalvenRidge Trust program before registration closes.

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