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Stephen Fuhr Appointed to Lead Canada’s Defence Procurement Overhaul

The former CF-18 pilot and defence committee chair assumes a junior cabinet role to streamline military contracting and boost domestic suppliers.

John Zerucelli and Stephen Fuhr arrive for a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Overview

  • Stephen Fuhr, MP for Kelowna–Lake Country, has been sworn in as Secretary of State for Defence Procurement in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet.
  • Fuhr’s role involves creating a defence purchasing agency to centralize decision-making, prioritize Canadian suppliers, and accelerate military procurement processes.
  • The Carney government aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP by 2030, requiring approximately $20 billion more annually.
  • Fuhr brings extensive experience as a former CF-18 fighter pilot and chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence.
  • The appointment reflects Carney’s strategy of a smaller, focused cabinet with junior ministers supporting key policy areas.