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Digital Trust Canada

Defense & National Security Trust

Securing Canada's defense industrial base with verified contractors, portable clearances, and protected supply chains

Critical Vulnerabilities in Defense Infrastructure

Security gaps threaten operational readiness and national sovereignty

18 months

Average time for security clearance processing

40,000+

Contractors awaiting clearance verification

$2.3 billion

Annual losses from supply chain infiltration

73%

Of defense suppliers lack cybersecurity certification

Real Threat: Supply Chain Infiltration

Counterfeit microchips discovered in Canadian military equipment traced to unauthorized suppliers. Current detection took 8 months and $12M in forensic analysis. With digital trust infrastructure, these components would be flagged instantly at procurement.

Impact: Critical systems compromised, operational delays, millions in replacement costs

Securing the Defense Ecosystem

From personnel clearances to supply chain integrity

Use Case
Security Clearance Portability
Enable cleared personnel to work across departments and contractors without re-screening

Current Challenges:

  • 18-month clearance backlogs at CSIS/RCMP
  • Duplicate screening across departments
  • Lost productivity from waiting periods
  • Manual paper-based processes

Digital Trust Benefits:

  • Instant clearance verification across agencies
  • Portable security credentials
  • Automated continuous evaluation
  • Cross-Five Eyes interoperability
Use Case
Defense Contractor Verification
Verify contractor credentials, certifications, and compliance across the defense industrial base

Current Challenges:

  • Foreign ownership infiltration risks
  • Manual ITB verification processes
  • Fragmented contractor databases
  • Slow security assessment procedures

Digital Trust Benefits:

  • Real-time contractor validation
  • Controlled Goods Program automation
  • ITAR/EAR compliance tracking
  • Supply chain risk scoring
Use Case
Secure Supply Chain
Track and authenticate every component in defense systems from raw materials to deployment

Current Challenges:

  • Counterfeit chips in F-35 systems
  • Unknown sub-tier supplier risks
  • Critical dependency on foreign sources
  • No visibility into component origins

Digital Trust Benefits:

  • Component authenticity verification
  • Counterfeit detection at source
  • Critical mineral tracking
  • Tamper-evident chain of custody
Use Case
Coalition Data Sharing
Enable secure information exchange with NATO allies and Five Eyes partners

Current Challenges:

  • Incompatible classification systems
  • Manual data sanitization processes
  • Slow coalition information sharing
  • Risk of unauthorized disclosure

Digital Trust Benefits:

  • Multi-level security data spaces
  • Attribute-based access control
  • Cross-domain solution integration
  • Audit trail for all data access

Defense & Security Collaborative Spaces & Clearing House

Secure digital infrastructure enabling trusted collaboration across Canada's defense ecosystem while maintaining the highest levels of security and operational integrity.

Defense Collaborative Space
Secure Ecosystem

A highly secure, federated environment where defense organizations, contractors, allies, and security agencies collaborate while maintaining operational security and data sovereignty.

Purpose & Functions:

Arctic Sovereignty Operations:Coordinate Canadian Rangers, Coast Guard, and NORAD activities in Northwest Passage monitoring
Halifax Shipyard Network:Secure collaboration between Irving Shipbuilding and 300+ suppliers for Arctic patrol vessel construction
CF-18 Replacement Program:Manage F-35 acquisition with Lockheed Martin while ensuring Canadian industrial benefits
Reservist Mobilization Platform:Rapidly activate and deploy 30,000 reserve force members during domestic emergencies
Security Clearance Clearing House
Trust Infrastructure

A highly secure intermediary that validates security clearances, manages access controls, and ensures compliance with defense security requirements across all classification levels.

Purpose & Functions:

PWGSC Security Screening:Process 40,000+ annual security clearances for Public Works contractors across federal facilities
CSIS Watch List Integration:Cross-reference contractor personnel against CSIS and RCMP national security databases
CAF Biometric Enrollment:Manage biometric credentials for 100,000+ Canadian Armed Forces members and DND civilians
Foreign Military Sales Gateway:Validate Canadian defense exports under Export Control List and coordinate with US ITAR requirements

How They Work Together

1

Vet & Clear

Personnel and organizations undergo rigorous vetting and receive appropriate clearances

2

Authorize

The clearing house validates clearances and authorizes access based on classification

3

Operate

Secure collaboration occurs with continuous monitoring and audit trails

Protecting Canadian Sovereignty

Digital trust is essential for Canada's defense priorities

Arctic Defense

Secure supply chains for Northern Warning System and Arctic patrol vessels

NORAD Modernization

Enable secure data sharing for $40B continental defense upgrade

Shipbuilding Strategy

Verify 3,000+ suppliers for National Shipbuilding Strategy

Fighter Jet Program

Authenticate components for F-35 sustainment and industrial participation

Defense Trust Infrastructure

Military-grade security for personnel, contractors, and supply chains

Clearance Trust Registry
Centralized verification system for all security clearances and reliability screenings
  • Biometric identity binding
  • Continuous evaluation integration
  • Polygraph result tracking
  • Cross-department portability
Contractor Assurance Platform
Real-time verification of defense contractor credentials and compliance
  • Corporate security validation
  • Foreign influence detection
  • Cybersecurity maturity scoring
  • Performance history tracking
Supply Chain Sentinel
End-to-end tracking of defense supply chains with tamper detection
  • Component provenance tracking
  • Counterfeit detection algorithms
  • Critical mineral sourcing verification
  • Embargo compliance monitoring
Secure Data Exchange
Multi-level security platform for classified information sharing
  • Homomorphic encryption
  • Zero-knowledge proofs
  • Quantum-resistant cryptography
  • Immutable audit logging

Deployment Strategy

Phased rollout across defense and security organizations

Phase 1
Core Security (Months 1-6)
  • Deploy with DND, CSIS, RCMP, and CSE
  • Integrate 100 major defense contractors
  • Process 10,000 existing clearances
  • Establish NORAD/NATO interfaces
Phase 2
Industrial Base (Months 7-12)
  • Onboard 500+ defense suppliers
  • Launch Controlled Goods automation
  • Implement continuous evaluation
  • Enable Five Eyes credential sharing
Phase 3
Full Spectrum (Year 2+)
  • Complete supply chain coverage
  • Arctic sovereignty operations
  • Space domain integration
  • Cyber threat intelligence sharing

Mission Impact

Measurable improvements to defense readiness and security

$1.2 billion
Annual savings from faster clearances

Reduce processing from 18 months to 30 days

85%
Reduction in supply chain infiltration

Prevent counterfeit and compromised components

60%
Faster contractor onboarding

From 6 months to 10 weeks average

99.9%
Security compliance rate

Automated continuous monitoring and validation

Strengthen National Security

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