Stephen Fuhr
CanadapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Stephen Fuhr is a former Member of Parliament who previously represented the riding of Kelowna—Lake Country. He is known for his work in the areas of technology and innovation, and he is now campaigning for the Liberal Party in Kelowna as he seeks to return to federal politics.
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Canada’s Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr signed a government-to-government agreement with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.
Canada signs agreement with Australia to deliver early warning Arctic radar systemCanada· 2026-06-22
Ms. Joly will be working alongside Stephen Fuhr, the secretary of state for defence procurement, and the Defence Investment Agency to determine whom the government will designate as its strategic partners.
Ottawa will designate domestic defence ‘champions’ as part of strategy to rebuild sectorCanada· 2026-05-28
The forum will be co-chaired by Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr.
Ottawa picks Sweden’s Saab early-warning aircraft tech over U.S. contendersCanada· 2026-05-27
Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, says Ottawa is still planning to select a single bidder to replace Canada’s aging fleet of submarines.
Ottawa says it still plans to pick one builder for new submarine fleetCanada· 2026-03-06
Stephen Fuhr is the Secretary of State for defence procurement involved in Canada's new defence industrial strategy.
Ottawa plans to double defence exports, create 125,000 jobs in next decadeCanada· 2026-02-15Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr described the incident as a massive tragedy affecting a very small community.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement, provided a written statement about the project.
Ottawa’s Defence Investment Agency completes first procurement, aims to improve Arctic communicationsCanada· 2025-12-09
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr informed the House of Commons defence committee about the F-35 review report.
Joly says Canada ‘didn’t get enough’ industrial benefits out of F-35 procurement dealCanada· 2025-11-19
Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr after a news conference regarding the Defence Investment Agency in the House of Commons on Oct. 2.
Ottawa defence procurement risks being mired in bureaucratic messCanada· 2025-11-12
Stephen Fuhr, the new Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, is expected to help streamline the purchasing process.
Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?Canada· 2025-11-08
Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, speaks during a ceremony in Helsinki, Finland.
Ottawa launches Defence Investment Agency to streamline procurementCanada· 2025-10-02
Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, met with Lockheed Martin in Texas for a discussion about Canada’s purchase of fighter jets.
Defence procurement secretary and Lockheed Martin meet, discuss purchase of fighter jetsCanada· 2025-08-28Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr attended the steel-cutting ceremony for the Polar Max Icebreaker.
Work on icebreaker bound for Canadian Arctic begins at Davie shipyard in FinlandCanada· 2025-08-21
Stephen Fuhr is the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement accompanying Mélanie Joly on her trip to discuss industrial partnerships.
Armoured-vehicle maker Roshel to partner with Swedish manufacturer to produce ballistic steel in CanadaCanada· 2025-08-19
Ms. Joly is travelling with Stephen Fuhr, the secretary of state for defence procurement.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly to meet with Saab on visit to Sweden, source saysCanada· 2025-08-18
Former CF-18 fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was appointed Secretary of State responsible for defence procurement.
Canadian companies gear up for a big boost in defence spendingCanada· 2025-07-18
Stephen Fuhr is referenced as a strong MP whom Cade Desjarlais voted for.
B.C. seen as ‘final frontier’ for federal NDP as leadership question loomsCanada· 2025-05-22
Stephen Fuhr is the secretary of state for defence procurement.
What is a secretary of state? A guide to Mark Carney’s two-tiered cabinetCanada· 2025-05-14
Former fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr in charge of overhauling defence contracting in new cabinet.
Anita Anand’s appointment as Foreign Affairs minister draws praise from Ukrainian officialsCanada· 2025-05-13
Former CF-18 fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr has been put in charge of helping overhaul Canada’s sclerotic process for buying military equipment.
Former fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr in charge of overhauling defence procurementCanada· 2025-05-13
Stephen Fuhr is running for the Liberals in Kelowna.
Federal parties recruit star election candidates as nominations close todayCanada· 2025-04-07
