# Canada Proposes DIA Crown Corporation

Canada is proposing through Bill C-40 to transform the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) into a Crown corporation, giving it expanded operational authority intended to accelerate military procurement and support domestic industrial development. The proposal could change how defence procurements are governed and how opportunities are structured, but the signal identifies no specific solicitation, contract award, or immediate bidding opportunity.

- The proposed governance change is relevant to defence contractors because it may affect procurement decision-making and the emphasis placed on domestic industrial development.
- Companies can assess how their capabilities align with Canadian defence procurement and domestic industry priorities; no specific procurement requirements or contract values are identified.
- Because Bill C-40 is proposed legislation, contractors can follow its legislative status and the DIA’s eventual procurement processes for concrete changes to opportunities or procedures.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Defence Investment Agency (DIA)
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

### Sources
- [Can a Crown corp move faster on military procurement? | Ottawa Citizen](https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/military-procurement-defence-investment-agency) - Ottawa Citizen