US EditionQuebec political, business leaders tout Montreal as ideal to host NATO defence bank
Montreal leaders highlight the city’s aerospace strengths and international ties, seeking to secure 3,500 jobs by hosting NATO’s Defence, Security and Resilience Bank headquarters.
- On Feb. 13, 2026, the Quebec government joined Montreal's business community to promote the city's bid for the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank headquarters at an event with Premier François Legault, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, and Laurent Ferreira, National Bank president and CEO.
- Supporters note Montreal's aerospace sector and more than 60 international organizations as reasons the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, led by NATO countries, fits the city.
- The bid carries concrete economic promises, including 3,500 jobs and more than $600 million in local spinoffs, while Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa also press their cases.
- Leaders say they will press the federal government to pick Quebec by speaking with 'one voice,' despite some questioning eligibility due to Parti Québécois's referendum promises, while Premier François Legault said most Quebecers oppose separation so it would not affect eligibility.
- Uncertainty remains over whether the bank will exist or where it will be hosted, as Feb. 13, 2026 reporting noted the host country decision and the proposed bank's ultimate creation remain unresolved.
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Is Montreal a perfect fit to host headquarters for NATO’s defence bank?
Last year, Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada and Quebec Premier François Legault met for the first time and shared their priorities – including a wish to make Montreal the headquarters of an international defence bank. Now, business leaders, academics and politicians are backing the city’s bid.
Quebec political, business leaders backing Montreal’s bid to host NATO defence bank
MONTREAL - Montreal has become the latest Canadian city to put its name forward to become the global headquarters for the proposed International Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).
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Quebec political, business leaders backing Montreal's bid to host NATO defence bank
MONTREAL — Montreal has become the latest Canadian city to put its name forward to become the global headquarters for the proposed International Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).
This new bank is intended to support massive military investments planned by NATO countries.
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