As Canada moves to reduce its dependence on American military suppliers, the push is on display inside a Toronto garment factory. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Hunched over sewing machines, two workers rapidly stitch together pieces of camouflage-patterned fabric and Velcro strips. In the next room, workers snip stray threads as they inspect the finished product: helmet covers for the Canadian military.
The factory is assembling uniforms for Wuxly, a luxury parka maker that is among a flurry of Canadian companies branching into defense contracting. As Canadian military spending surges, others are developing remote sensors for the country's vast Arctic region, making drones to resupply soldiers.
According to Associated Press journalist Kelvin Chan, on July 13, 2026, in Kleinburg, Ontario, Volatus Aerospace COO Greg Colacitti inspected a heavy lift drone before a test run. On July 8 of that year, at the University of Waterloo, New Frontier Robotics co-founder Nikhil Malhotra demonstrated his mobile manipulator robot arm. On July 20, in North York, Wuxly CEO James Yurichuk and garment factory owner Aaron Lyand inspected military helmet covers.
The Canadian government's increase in defense spending is opening new opportunities for local contractors. This comes amid fraying relations with the U.S. Canada is trying to strengthen its independence by developing its own defense industry.
Companies like Wuxly are competing for defense contracts. This, in turn, creates jobs and benefits the economy. The development of Canada's defense industry is a significant step in ensuring the country's security.
Associated Press notes that this trend will continue, and Canada will keep investing in its defense industry. This is seen as part of the country's long-term strategy.