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News and updates from the association

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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The 2025 CADSI Event Calendar is Here!
DEC 10, 2024
Your Guide to CADSI's 2025 Must-Attend Events Discover CADSI’s must-attend events for 2025, tailored to connect, inform, and inspire the defence and ...
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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Support the push for 2%

CADSI has launched a series of new resources for members to help push the discussion around NATO's 2% target further into the mainstream.

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CADSI recaps the Fall Economic Statement

The FES contains several announcements and new measures of potential interest to CADSI members. In some cases, CADSI will follow up with the government on potential legislative or policy changes, or the applicability of a program to defence firms.

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REMINDER: EXCOL deadline is January 31

CADSI members are reminded to submit all remaining 2024 EXCOL export data for Group 2 items and brokering permits before January 31, 2025.

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