It also requires secure access to critical resources and advanced materials capable of meeting the demands of tomorrow’s military technologies. Beyond mining, Canada is also a strategic player in the refining of several key materials for the defence sector. Nanostructured materials, self-healing materials, metamaterials and photoelectric materials help improve the performance of sensors, communication systems, radar technologies and energy storage. The organisation used the opportunity to highlight Canada and Québec’s key strengths in advanced materials, innovation and industrial sovereignty. Québec plays a central role in this dynamic thanks to its recognised expertise in advanced materials and its strong research and innovation capabilities.