Eric Laporte at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

September 25th, 2025 / 5 p.m.

Executive Director, Regional Security and Defence Relations Division, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Eric Laporte

I just want to point out that the Canadian Armed Forces are in the process of acquiring long‑range RQ‑8 drones. I believe that they have already signed a contract. These are American drones, but they're specifically designed to help with surveillance in the Arctic.

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