RKUSI and Kingston Economic Development have partnered to host the 2nd (all day) Annual Defence forum October 30, 2026 at Fort Frontenac Officers’ Mess.

The Prime Minister and the government of Canada have committed to re-equip the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with new aircraft, ships, submarines, air defence systems, and armoured vehicles over the next several years. To support this more capable and larger force, recruitment is increasing. The Chief of Defence Staff is finalizing recommendations to significantly expand both the reserves and regular force.

How do we fill the ranks and grow when CAF stuggles to maintain its present size? Recruiting, infrastructure, training and retention – all must be addressed before the mobilization can be brought into the equation.

Keynotes by General (Retd) Walt Natynchyk, former Chief of Defence Staff  + General (Retd) Tom Lawson, Chair of CDAI; Guest speakers, panel discussions, one on one chats, all with Q+A opportunities. Plus a Curry lunch.

Be part of the discussion. Register now for RACE to Readiness.  Register online. Follow links on this site.