# CanadaBuys #W4938-26-316S-A2

Research paper on Nordic national resilience and whole-of-society defence

**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** W4938-26-316S-A2
**NAICS:** 541720

Canada’s Department of National Defence is commissioning research on Nordic resilience and whole-of-society defence to inform Canadian Armed Forces education and preparedness.
- **Government buyer:** Department of National Defence, Canadian Defence Academy, National Security Institute; contact named in the attachments: Jameson Wood.
- **Research scope:** Comparative study of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, including national resilience frameworks, civilian preparedness and total defence, NATO’s seven baseline resilience requirements, and implications for Canadian Armed Forces competencies, training, and education.
- **Deliverable:** One graduate-level, publishable research paper of 8,000–12,000 words, with recommendations, abstract, and keywords, in Chicago Notes-Bibliography style. Submit electronically as a double-spaced MS Word document in English or French.
- **Requirements:** Integrate relevant intersectional and Gender-Based Analysis Plus considerations; disclose and document any AI use, including human review and validation where applicable; participate in three virtual progress discussions. No travel is required.
- **Funding and intellectual property:** Maximum funding is CAD $10,000 before applicable taxes. Canada owns foreground intellectual property.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, vendors, or branded products are identified; this is a research and writing services requirement.

### Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking research papers for the Canadian Defence Academy on national resilience and whole-of-society approaches to security and defence among selected Nordic allies. The work will assess resilience concepts, structures, and practices, with findings intended to inform Professional Military Education and Professional Development. The solicitation identifies the National Security Institute as seeking an academic assessment of how military organizations contribute to broader societal resilience and preparedness. The stated selection approach is highest technical merit within a stipulated maximum budget.

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