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The CADSI News page provides links to the latest new releases, announcements and think pieces from the Association and its representatives on a wide range of security and defence issues.

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CADSI is hiring a Business Development Manager
SEP 06, 2024
New Opportunity : Business Development Manager Application Deadline – September 27, 2024. The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is seeking a high-performing Business Development M...
ISED & CADSI Release the State of Canada's Defence Industry Report
MAY 23, 2024
OTTAWA, May 23, 2024 – Canada’s defence industry continues to see steady growth across all key industrial indicators, new data shows, and is well positioned to support the country’s national security and economic ...
CADSI Reacts to Canada’s Updated Defence Policy
APR 08, 2024
Ottawa, April 8, 2024 – Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement upon the release of Canada’s Updated Defe...
Our 2024 Event Calendar is now live
DEC 06, 2023
Our 2024 Event Calendar is meticulously crafted to cater to yourgoals andambitions Embark on an exclusive journey to explore the latest procurement str...
CADSI Announces New Chair of its Board of Directors
APR 27, 2023
OTTAWA (April 26, 2023) – The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is pleased to announce the election today of a new Chair of its Board of Directors. Bernard Mills, CEO and Manag...
Here are our must-attend events for 2023
DEC 06, 2022
Want to discover exclusive updates on the Canadian Armed Forces' procurement priorities and project planning or consult with our policy advisors and experts in ...
Canada's Cybersecurity Industry Sees 30% Growth
OCT 17, 2022
​FRENCH FOLLOWS BELOW OTTAWA –Canada’s cybersecurity industry has grown and thrived during a time of serious uncertainty, and is well-positioned to help defend Canada and protect Canadians in cyberspace as new...
Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
SEP 08, 2022
OTTAWA - We join with all Canadians and the entirety of the Commonwealth in mourning the death of our longest-reigning monarch and Commander-in-Chief of our Canadian Armed Forces, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...
ISED & CADSI Release the State of Canada's Defence Industry Report
MAY 24, 2022
​OTTAWA – Canada’s defence industry continues to be a key driver of innovation and economic growth, new data suggests, and is well-placed to help Canada recover from the pandemic through the creation of high-wage ...
CADSI Reacts to 2022 Federal Budget
APR 07, 2022
OTTAWA, April 7, 2022 – Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), issued the following statement in response to the 2022 federal budget: “Toda...
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Implementing Russian sanctions

The United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union (the G7) have published, for the first time ever, joint guidance for industry on implementing the export controls and sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Defence Procurement Review Update

A Defence Procurement Review led by PSPC has now been in progress for one year. During that time, while Ms. Harty, who leads the initiative, has made herself available to companies and CADSI, industry has not yet seen any details, including in writing, about how procurement rules and approaches may be changed.

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CMMC and CP-CSC Update 

The U.S. Department of Defense has released the final rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, one of several final steps until CMMC goes into force.