To strengthen Québec’s scientific and economic sovereignty and security.
In an international environment marked by geopolitical instability, research is becoming a strategic bargaining chip, and Québec must continue to leverage its scientific excellence to maximize both civilian and military benefits, particularly in strategic sectors such as energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, security, maritime affairs, and the North.
Dual-use research, already active in Québec, has the potential to develop the entire value chain—from basic research to commercialization, from our resources to applications—thereby strengthening our sovereignty and security.
Dual-Use Research Forum
On February 10, 2026, Québec’s Chief Scientist, Rémi Quirion, and Janice Bailey, Vice President of Research and Scientific Director of the Nature and Technologies Sector at the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ), Janice Bailey, invited key defense stakeholders in Quebec and Canada, as well as stakeholders from Québec’s research ecosystem, to engage in a proactive discussion on the challenges and opportunities associated with dual-use research (civil and defense) as major investments in defense are anticipated. This first dialogue allowed the 127 participants to discover new areas of expertise and forge new connections.
This forum provided an opportunity to initiate a frank and open discussion among various defense stakeholders in Québec and Canada, as well as members of Quebec’s research ecosystem, which will help steer research toward mutually beneficial outcomes and ensure the social acceptability of dual-use technologies.
Forum on Dual-Use Research in pictures
Janice Bailey
Vice President of Research
Scientific Director, Nature and Technology Sector