The SMB Committee amplifies the voices of small and medium businesses across Canada’s defence and security ecosystem. Committee members advocate for equitable access to opportunities, identify emerging needs, and ensure the realities of defence SMBs are reflected in national policy and procurement discussions.
The SMB Committee advises CADSI on issues affecting small and medium businesses in the defence and security sector. Members identify future needs for SMB-focused programs and policy advocacy to support growth and innovation. The committee turns real operational challenges into clear policy recommendations that strengthen competitiveness and national security. Connecting small business capabilities to procurement processes helps CADSI build an inclusive and sustainable defence industrial base.
SMBs make up most of CADSI’s membership and drive innovation across the defence industrial base. CADSI formed the SMB Committee to give small businesses a dedicated voice in advocacy. Since then, the committee has ensured SMB perspectives are reflected in national defence policy, industrial programs, and procurement reform.
Committee members are senior representatives from CADSI’s SMB member companies who contribute their expertise to help CADSI:
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