As the national voice of Canada’s defence, security, and emerging technology sectors, CADSI connects industry and government, strengthens Canada’s defence industrial base, and advances policy that supports national security, cyber resilience, and industrial sovereignty.
We represent the companies that power Canada’s defence readiness, from established manufacturers to digital innovators advancing AI, quantum, space, cyber, autonomous systems, and next-generation capabilities.
CADSI is the national voice representing Canada's defence, security, and emerging technology companies to decision-makers in Canada and across allies and partners.
CADSI advocates to federal leaders to ensure Canada maintains a strong, resilient, and sovereign defence industrial base. We work to align public investment, procurement policy, and industrial growth so Canadian companies can build, sustain, and scale critical capabilities.
CADSI advances the interests of its members by understanding and influencing policy, creating platforms for government and industry connection, and advocating on behalf of the industry so our members can run the businesses that keep Canadians safe.
Canada’s defence and security sector is a strategic national asset. It spans major OEMs, small and medium-sized businesses, and emerging digital and cyber firms. Together, these companies contribute to sovereign capabilities across aerospace, munitions, digital systems, in-service support, space, sensors, specialized manufacturing, and advanced training systems.
Our mandate encompasses companies developing products, technologies, and services that contribute directly or indirectly to Canada’s defence and security, from ships and armoured vehicles to secure cloud infrastructure, satellite systems, AI-enabled platforms, and mission-critical data systems.
We support an ecosystem that strengthens supply chains, protects Canadian intellectual property, advances exports, and ensures Canada retains strategic control over critical technologies.
We unite the companies that design, build, modernize, and sustain the capabilities relied on by the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Coast Guard, and security agencies.
We work closely with the Government of Canada as a transparent, trusted, and reliable partner. We provide real-time industry insight, technical expertise, and strategic guidance to strengthen policy, procurement, and innovation outcomes.
Through CANSEC, CAF Outlooks, Cyber and Digital Outlooks, and international programs, we provide platforms where Canadian firms engage directly with defence leaders, allied partners, and global buyers. We help position Canadian companies as trusted contributors to collective defence and allied interoperability.
We help Canadians understand how our industry contributes to national security, innovation, and economic prosperity, creating a stronger, more resilient, and more secure Canada for all.
Represent and Advocate for the Full Scale of Canada’s Defence and Security Industry
Understand and Influence Policy to Strengthen Canada’s Defence Industrial Base
Create Conditions for Members to Connect and Showcase Canadian Capability at Home and Abroad
CADSI is guided by experienced leaders from across private industry, the Canadian Armed Forces, government, and the emerging technology community. Together, we are dedicated to advancing Canada’s defence, security, and emerging technology industries with integrity, collaboration, and impact.
Meet our leadership team
