Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Canada’s defence infrastructure landscape is entering a defining decade, not just in scale, but in complexity and urgency. While the window of opportunity is opening fast for many, Pomerleau is already through it.
With an estimated $60 billion in planned defence infrastructure investments, the Government of Canada is undertaking a generational renewal of the infrastructure supporting the Canadian Armed Forces, from naval facilities and aircraft hangars to cybersecurity systems, ammunition depots, and Arctic installations.
At the forefront are major national priorities: strengthening Arctic sovereignty, modernizing NORAD capabilities, and expanding naval capacity on both coasts. These projects are not only complex, they are time-sensitive and directly tied to Canada’s operational readiness.
Pomerleau, one of Canada’s top three general contractors, brings more than 25 years of experience in the defence sector, backed by over 60 years of infrastructure delivery nationwide. It has delivered more than 60 defence projects with a total value exceeding $10 billion.
Pomerleau provides end-to-end defence infrastructure expertise, spanning airfields, land and operational facilities, naval and marine infrastructure, high-security facilities, and secure, mission-critical communications and data infrastructure.
“Clients don’t need builders. They need partners who unlock value, de-risk approvals, and accelerate projects through Indigenous partnerships, and smart capital solutions,” says David Boudreau, Director of Business Development at Pomerleau.
“The compliance requirements, the security clearance protocols, the unique complexity of each defence site — these aren’t things you learn on the job. And our team doesn’t have to. We’ve been operating in this world for a long time.”
As Canada’s defence infrastructure pipeline accelerates, Pomerleau continues to strengthen its internal expertise and leadership to match the scale and complexity of upcoming projects. This includes the addition of senior talent with deep experience in defence and complex program delivery, bringing valuable insight from key federal organizations and agencies.
To support this growth, Pomerleau has developed in-house capabilities that go beyond conventional delivery models. At the core is APEX, Pomerleau’s Alternative Projects and Technical Centre of Expertise, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to navigating complex procurement and design processes.
By embedding this expertise internally, Pomerleau strengthens proposal quality, improves cost and schedule certainty, and reduces execution risk — a critical advantage in projects where precision and predictability are essential.
As demand accelerates, timelines across the defence sector are tightening. Pomerleau’s coast-to-coast presence enables rapid mobilization through established regional teams with deep local knowledge and long-standing relationships, reducing ramp-up time and accelerating delivery.
“For fast-track project delivery, our national and regional networks are key. We all want to avoid starting from scratch over and over,” says Boudreau.
Image: Hangar 14 renovation, Ottawa International Airport (Pomerleau)
Pomerleau’s approach extends beyond infrastructure delivery to long-term community impact.
In 2025 alone, the company delivered more than 60 projects involving Indigenous partners and directed over $87 million to First Nations businesses, reflecting a model built on early engagement and shared value creation.
Defence infrastructure is ultimately about enabling operational readiness. Facilities must be delivered on schedule, perform as intended from day one, and integrate seamlessly into existing operations with minimal margin for error.
As federal priorities translate into an accelerated pipeline of projects, the need for experienced, proven partners has never been greater.
Pomerleau brings more than capacity. It brings readiness.
Cover image: Canadian Forces Base Trenton, Sedley S. Blanchard Air Mobility Training Centre (Pomerleau)
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