Consulting Services
Canadian Defence Supply Chain
Prepare, structure, and certify suppliers’ capabilities
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Our Expertise
Building a Strong, Sovereign Canadian Economy
We chose to commit to the defence sector out of conviction. In the face of today’s challenges, we believe it’s our responsibility to help build a stronger, more sovereign, and more resilient Canadian economy. If service once meant wearing a uniform, today we answer that call through operational expertise—helping organizations build the structure needed to support critical supply chains.
Canada’s defence market is accelerating—but for many SMEs, breaking into the supply chain still feels out of reach.
Opportunity isn’t the constraint.
Execution is.
To be selected—and to stay on contract—suppliers must prove:
• repeatable, stable operations
• disciplined management and governance systems
• documented compliance with stringent standards
• reliable delivery under pressure
Many SMEs have the expertise—but not yet the structure required to scale into defence.
In parallel, OEMs and integrators are under pressure to strengthen their supplier networks:
• protect delivery timelines by securing the supply chain
• qualify new suppliers faster—without increasing risk
• reduce non-compliance and performance failures
We close the gap between capability and contract-ready execution.
Who this offering is for
For SMEs and OEMs Securing Canada’s Critical Supply Chains
For SMEs
Manufacturing and service SMEs that are ready to:
• enter the defence supply chain with a credible positioning
• strengthen operations and governance as requirements increase
• achieve or maintain required certifications with confidence
• scale capacity without losing control
For OEMs and integrators
OEMs and integrators that need to:
• expand and diversify their supplier base
• reduce operational and compliance risk
• accelerate supplier qualification and readiness
• build supplier capability—not just manage it
PREPARING FOR FUNDING AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC ASSESMMENT
OPERATIONALISATION
EXTERNAL CERTIFICATIONS
EXECUTION CAPACITY
What we do in practice
Accelerate your access to the defence supply chain
For SMEs
We help you move from “interested” to contract-ready by:
- clarifying defence-market requirements and expectations
- building a practical roadmap to compliance and delivery capability
- implementing management and governance systems that hold up under audit and pressure
- increasing operational capacity (productivity, flow, supply chain performance)
- preparing for certifications and supporting the journey end-to-end
- identifying relevant government programs to support investments
- structuring and strengthening funding applications
- supporting teams through complex operational change
For OEMs
We help you build a stronger supplier ecosystem by:
- preparing cohorts of suppliers to meet your requirements
- structuring repeatable capability ramp-up approaches
- reducing onboarding risk with stronger governance and readiness checks
- accelerating compliance and operational readiness across partners
Build a delivery capability that holds up under constraint
We help SMEs and prime contractors build a defence-ready supply chain—structured, compliant, and built to deliver under constraint.
Our approach is built on three execution-critical principles:
- Diagnostic clarity: a clear baseline of risks, gaps, and true capability
- Execution structuring: systems, governance, and routines that perform under pressure
- Capability transfer: teams enabled to run independently—and stay credible
No theory. No binders on a shelf.
We build execution systems that deliver.
Quality and management systems
Aerospace and Defence
Information Security
Environment and Sustainability
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Health and Safety
Risk Management
Medical Devices
Ethics and Compliance
Artificial Intelligence
Execution Capability
Expected Results
Concrete results—visible in your operations
Clear, measurable improvements that strengthen delivery, reduce risk, and increase credibility across the supply chain.
For SMEs
- Real access to supply-chain opportunities—backed by readiness
- Higher delivery capacity and more predictable performance
- Certifications achieved and maintained with fewer surprises
- Reduced operational and compliance risk
- Stronger credibility with prime contractors and partners
For OEMs
- A stronger, more diversified—and more reliable—supply chain
- Lower non-compliance risk and fewer execution failures
- Improved supplier performance you can measure
- Faster project execution and more dependable deliveries
Our expertise—working for you
Why work with us
We work where performance matters most:
- high requirements
- tight margins for error
- real operational pressure
We don’t bring templates.
We build execution systems that hold under constraint.
Next step
If you’re an SME preparing to enter the defence supply chain—or an OEM looking to strengthen supplier readiness—a first conversation helps us quickly clarify:
- where you are today
- what you need to achieve
- what must change to get there
Your Elite Team: Trusted Partners in High-Stakes Performance
We bring the right expertise at the right time, with one objective: strengthen delivery capability, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth.
Présidente, fondatrice et consultante principale
Veronica B. Marquez, M. Sc., CSSBB
Veronica B. Marquez is the founder of Aristeío, a firm that designs resilient execution systems for organizations operating under pressure. With more than 20 years of industry experience, she has supported manufacturing, service, and public-sector organizations to structure operations, strengthen delivery capability, and absorb major transformations in demanding environments. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she combines analytical rigour with hands-on experience to turn operational complexity, regulatory constraints, and performance requirements into structured systems that enable reliable, repeatable execution.
She works with leaders to design organizations ...
Veronica B. Marquez is the founder of Aristeío, a firm that designs resilient execution systems for organizations operating under pressure. With more than 20 years of industry experience, she has supported manufacturing, service, and public-sector organizations to structure operations, strengthen delivery capability, and absorb major transformations in demanding environments. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she combines analytical rigour with hands-on experience to turn operational complexity, regulatory constraints, and performance requirements into structured systems that enable reliable, repeatable execution.
She works with leaders to design organizations that can grow without losing control—strengthening governance, decision-making mechanisms, and team alignment around executable objectives. Grounded in measurable outcomes (productivity gains, improved delivery, reduced risk), her approach focuses on building systems that hold up under pressure and support decision-making in real conditions. Recognized among the Top 50 global experts in operational excellence by PEX Network and active in graduate-level teaching in operations management at UQAM, she supports Canadian and international organizations facing critical capacity, compliance, and transformation challenges.
“Entering defence is not a certification project. It’s a project to transform execution capability.”
Director, Strategic Development - Defence
Sam Weissfelner, AIEA, CSQE, CQA
Sam is a quality professional with more than 30 years of experience in systems and software quality assurance across the aerospace, software, telecommunications, and military sectors. He works as a consultant, trainer, and certified auditor for many international standards, including the latest versions of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and AS9100. In information security, Sam has worked with ISO 27001 since its inception, as well as with GDPR requirements published by the European Union.
He has conducted more than 2,000 management system audits in Canada, the United States, Asia, South America, Europe, and ...
Sam is a quality professional with more than 30 years of experience in systems and software quality assurance across the aerospace, software, telecommunications, and military sectors. He works as a consultant, trainer, and certified auditor for many international standards, including the latest versions of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and AS9100. In information security, Sam has worked with ISO 27001 since its inception, as well as with GDPR requirements published by the European Union.
He has conducted more than 2,000 management system audits in Canada, the United States, Asia, South America, Europe, and the Middle East, and has supported a remarkable number of organizations in improving their business processes. He is certified by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) and a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), and holds full lead auditor certification for ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 27001, and TL9000. He also holds the highest level of qualification as an aerospace auditor (Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor — AIEA). In addition, Sam designs and delivers training programs in quality and information security management, notably in the aerospace sector, and continues to support the development of high-reliability, mission-critical software systems using the CMMI appraisal model.
A veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he served as a subcontractor manager for the navy, army, and air force.
Sophie Gagnon, Ing., M.A.
Sophie Gagnon supports organizations in structuring governance, ethics, and compliance mechanisms that enable disciplined decision-making in high-demand environments. With over 30 years of experience, she has held roles as an engineer, manager, and executive across manufacturing, service, and public sectors, developing a deep understanding of organizational integrity, risk management, and the practical application of standards within operations. Certified as an ISO 37001 Lead Implementer, she specializes in implementing systems that prevent corruption, manage conflicts of interest, and strengthen transparency across organizations.
As President and Co-Founder ...
Sophie Gagnon supports organizations in structuring governance, ethics, and compliance mechanisms that enable disciplined decision-making in high-demand environments. With over 30 years of experience, she has held roles as an engineer, manager, and executive across manufacturing, service, and public sectors, developing a deep understanding of organizational integrity, risk management, and the practical application of standards within operations. Certified as an ISO 37001 Lead Implementer, she specializes in implementing systems that prevent corruption, manage conflicts of interest, and strengthen transparency across organizations.
As President and Co-Founder of Groupe Philia, she works with executive teams and boards to assess ethical maturity and deploy structured frameworks aligned with international standards, including ISO 37001 and ISO/IEC 42001 related to AI governance. Her background in investigations and public protection, including her work with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, brings a rigorous and pragmatic approach to compliance challenges. She operates where governance, traceability, and accountability requirements are critical, helping organizations strengthen credibility and resilience in high-stakes environments.
