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‘Very exciting time to be investing’: A deep dive into the promise of Canadian defence tech

With geopolitical uncertainty bringing Canada's sovereignty to the forefront, the government has announced plans to ramp up defence spending. This has some high-net-worth investors revisiting their definition of defence—and exploring new opportunities to invest.

Some family offices are finding opportunities already: small companies with military-adjacent civilian technologies that will likely pivot to pursue defence contracts. Others have their eyes on startups. 

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Despite volatility some managers are identifying the right opportunities

Plus, Canada’s commercial real estate market remains relatively stable amid the uncertainty

Over the past few months, investors have faced significant market volatility, largely driven by U.S. tariff policies. These conditions are far from ideal for large investors, such as pension funds, who may find it challenging to identify strong investment opportunities in the current environment.

“Obviously, investors are dealing with volatility right now. But if you’re managing a large fund such as a pension fund you must think about how to manage through volatility,” says Michael Beaupré, Managing Director of client relations at Institutional Mortgage Capital (IMC) in Toronto. 

Six months after U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 4 announcement of sweeping tariffs, global markets are still grappling with the full implications of these measures—particularly in determining which sectors and regions will emerge as winners or losers.

This story is brought to you by Institutional Mortgage Capital (IMC).

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Where money, trauma and psychology meet, and what advisors should know

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Video: Our expert panel on the ‘Next Generation’

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