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Eliot Pence

Publishing · On our record since 2025

Where this writer stands

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability

“Canada can reallocate part of the F-35 procurement envelope to jump-start a sovereign unmanned program.” Read the piece

Federalism1 piece

Ottawa leadsProvinces lead

“What it does require is jurisdiction over land, permits, power supply, skills training, and tax policy. This is almost everything that decides whether a defence factory opens in 18 months or 18 years.” Read the piece

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Recent work

OPINION: When it comes to building up defence manufacturing, Ontario can’t afford to waitOpinion · Toronto Sun · Jul 15, 2026
It’s Canada’s moment to lead the drone ageOpinion · Toronto Star · Nov 3, 2025