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Industrial strategy, procurement reform
Wendy Hadwen, now ADM of Industry Policy at DND, will be focused on developing a Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), which DND is trying to separate from the ongoing Defence Procurement Review being led by PSPC ADM Siobhan Harty.
EDC ban on supporting defence firms
In early March, CADSI wrote to Minister for International Trade, Mary Ng, regarding Export Development Canada’s formal, self-imposed refusal to support defence transactions. We've now followed up directly with the minister on this pressing issue.
Another successful Navy workshop
On November 15, CADSI co-hosted another workshop in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy. The workshops, which began in 2022, are organized as roundtable dialogues of limited size. No specific projects or procurements are ever discussed.
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CADSI's events are not to be missed! Our unique events establish the platform for our members to learn, engage and grow their business. CADSI's events give members access to key decision makers in Canada and around the Globe, and provide our members with the opportunity to promote their products and services professionally, through our renowned Trade Shows, Educational Webinars, Digital-Briefings, and B2Bs. CADSI's events are tailor-made to help your business achieve success!
Flagship CADSI events
CADSI is a Canadian leader in organising and hosting domestic defence industry events for every type of target audience including SMEs, OEMs and innovative cyber firms. Our flagship events help you connect to, learn from, and engage with the Canadian defence community, while growing your business.
CADSI events
CADSI ensures its members are consistently in-the-know about all things industry! The Professional Development Sessions are made available to CADSI members on a regular basis to keep you up-to-date and tuned-in.
CADSI International Program
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