As the unified voice of Canada’s defence, security, and emerging technology industries, CADSI advocates for policies that strengthen national security, drive innovation, and support sustainable growth.
Our work connects industry expertise with government decision-making, ensuring that Canada’s defence industrial base remains competitive, resilient, and ready to meet global challenges.
Key issues where CADSI represents and advances industry interests
Advocating for fair, transparent, and predictable export regulations, policies and practices that support responsible trade and improve international market access for Canadian defence firms.
Promoting modernized security frameworks that protect sensitive information while supporting efficient participation by Canadian industry in defence contracts.
Raising awareness of cross-cutting policy challenges, from workforce mobility to contracting, that affect the competitiveness and capacity of the defence ecosystem.
Encouraging government adoption of agile procurement and secure digital infrastructure that enables innovation and responsiveness across Canada’s defence enterprise.
Engaging with government on procurement modernization and investment strategies that strengthen transparency, efficiency, and alignment with industry capabilities.
Our advocacy is built on collaboration. CADSI works alongside government departments and agencies to align industry expertise with national priorities.
CADSI engages with governmental agencies, including the DND, PSPC, ISED, GAC, CSE, and more to align industrial capacity with Canada’s defence and security goals.
Government and industry share one mission: ensuring Canada’s readiness, resilience, and innovation advantage in defence.
CADSI provides government partners with evidence-based industry intelligence that supports effective, transparent decision-making.
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