Defence News, Military Analysis & Security Reports
23 July 2026
Thawennontie Thomas sat down with Stewart Webb to discuss the challenges of running a Small-Medium Enterprise in Canada’s defence industry. Also discussed the challenges faced by that business being an Indigenous one. Both pondered if the renewed defence push can survive the two years until Trump’s administration ends.
It was great to have Thawennontie on the pod.
The editor of DefenceReport and Senior Analyst, Stewart Webb holds a MScEcon in Security Studies from Aberystwyth University and a BA in Political Science from Acadia University. A frequent guest on defence issues for CTV National News, and other Canadian media outlets, his specialities include commentary on terrorist/insurgent activity and Canadian defence issues. Stewart can be contacted at: swebb@defencereport.com