The Department of National Defence quietly raised a contract with Palantir’s Canadian arm from its original $14.4 million value in March 2020 to about $44.4 million by October 2025. Integrity and Justice Foundation data reveal more than a dozen amendments, each classified “not for public disclosure,” that collectively expanded the deal’s scope and cost.

The agreement furnishes Palantir’s Gotham software, which merges multiple intelligence databases into a unified visual analytics pane for the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. A $5.8 million option exercised in March 2025 added extended support, travel allowances, and extra user licences, enabling analysts to assess massive data sets without manual cross‑referencing.

Defence officials said total outlays on the Palantir programme reached $46.8 million, and a separate $3.7 million subscription was signed in June 2025 for a data‑integration platform. Critics point to Palantir’s contentious partnership with U.S. ICE and question why a sole‑source contract remains hidden from public view.

Spokesperson Kened Sadiku defended the purchase, noting that NATO allies rely on the same tools and that the software provides essential data‑control measures for counter‑terrorism missions. The contract’s secrecy persists despite parliamentary inquiries, confirming that Canada continues to rely on Palantir’s analytics despite ongoing controversy.