Supporting Domestic Industrial Growth Objectives
Infrastructure delivery that directly enables Industrial and Technological Benefits obligations, supporting primes and suppliers in meeting domestic content, regional economic, and sovereign capacity commitments.
How Infrastructure Delivery Supports ITB Obligations
Industrial and Technological Benefits policy requires defence procurement to generate domestic economic value. Purpose-built infrastructure is the foundational enabler.
Domestic Content Enablement
Purpose-built facilities located within Canadian defence manufacturing corridors enable primes and Tier-1 suppliers to fulfill domestic content requirements. Stonewater infrastructure directly supports the production capacity needed to meet Value Proposition (VP) targets.
Key Indicators
- Canadian designed materials and construction systems
- Domestic workforce employment
- Local sub-contractor engagement
Regional Economic Multiplier
Each Stonewater facility generates sustained economic activity across multiple dimensions — from construction employment to long-term manufacturing operations, creating a multiplier effect that strengthens regional defence industrial ecosystems.
Key Indicators
- Construction phase employment
- Ongoing operational workforce
- Supply chain activation
Sovereign Capacity Growth
By delivering scalable production infrastructure, Stonewater contributes to growing Canada's sovereign defence manufacturing capacity — reducing dependency on foreign production and strengthening national security posture.
Key Indicators
- Reduced foreign facility dependency
- Expanded production throughput
- Technology transfer readiness
Strategic Value for Program Delivery
Stonewater’s infrastructure model is designed to integrate directly with prime contractor program requirements, eliminating facility delivery as a risk factor in defence program timelines.
Capital Preservation
Lease-structured model preserves working capital for core production investment rather than facility development.
Program Timeline Alignment
Twelve-month delivery targets align infrastructure readiness with program milestones and contract schedules.
Supply Chain Proximity
Corridor-positioned facilities minimize logistics complexity and support just-in-time manufacturing requirements.
Workforce Access
Sites positioned within established defence manufacturing labour markets ensure access to skilled workforce.
