Canadian Defence Academy Research Paper - National Resilience and Whole-of-Society Defence: Nordic Approaches and Implications for the CAF

The Canadian Defence Academy, part of the Department of National Defence, is soliciting a research paper titled National Resilience and Whole-of-Society Defence: Nordic Approaches and Implications for the CAF. The objective is to conduct a comparative academic assessment of national resilience and whole-of-society security approaches among selected Nordic allies to inform Professional Military Education and Professional Development. The scope involves analyzing how these allies conceptualize societal resilience, civil preparedness, and total defence, while evaluating the implementation of NATO's Seven Baseline Requirements for National Resilience. The research must align with the Finnish Comprehensive Security Model, Swedish and Norwegian total defence concepts, and specific Canadian national security and cyber strategies. The primary deliverable is a final report of 8,000 to 12,000 words, written to a publishable graduate-level standard equivalent to a Master's degree holder, submitted in English or French. The maximum funding available for the contract is 10,000 CAD, excluding taxes. Evaluation is based on technical and financial criteria, with a mandatory requirement for equivalent qualifications (such as a Master's degree or current enrollment in a Master's program) and a point-rated system for expertise. The contract includes strict requirements for security clearances, confidentiality, and a structured submission process consisting of technical, financial, and declaration volumes.