CADSI Publications

A look at why Canada should meet NATO’s 2% of GDP defence spending target, outlining the economic and security risks of falling short, key stakeholder positions, and four immediate policy actions to strengthen national defence investment.

Canada’s defence industry calls for a turning point—one rooted in transparency, trust, and long-term partnership. This paper outlines how aligning with NATO’s new industrial expansion goals can strengthen Canada’s security, economy, and sovereign defence capabilities.

This report delivers a detailed, data-driven snapshot of Canada’s defence industry in 2022—highlighting record growth in jobs, exports, and R&D, regional strengths across provinces, and how Canada’s innovation capacity positions it within global defence supply chains.

Budget 2024 outlines Canada’s largest defence and cyber commitments in decades—billions in new funding for equipment, infrastructure, and innovation, alongside major reforms to procurement, cybersecurity, AI strategy, and military support for Ukraine.

CADSI welcomes Canada’s renewed defence policy as a critical step toward strengthening national security and rebuilding trust with industry—emphasizing collaboration, procurement reform, and a stronger domestic defence base aligned with NATO’s collective production goals.

CADSI’s submission to the U.S. Department of Defense emphasizes protecting Canada–U.S. defence trade under the new CMMC cybersecurity rule, urging alignment, mutual recognition, and cloud compliance solutions to safeguard integrated supply chains and small-business participation.

40 country-level strategic defence assessments, analyzing military spending trends, modernization priorities, and market opportunities from 2018–2028—offering CADSI members vital insights into global defence budgets, procurement programs, and economic outlooks.

Amid shifting global security realities, this piece calls for a renewed government-industry partnership to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base, ensuring the country can meet NATO commitments, sustain long-term procurement, and position its industry as a vital contributor to global security.

CADSI urges Minister Anand to strengthen Canada’s defence policy by expanding the national industrial base, fostering a strategic government-industry partnership, and ensuring Canadian firms play a central role in future procurement, exports, and NATO-aligned defence readiness.

A complete listing of members serving on CADSI’s Policy Committee, SME Committee, and Cyber Council for the 2023–2024 term, representing a cross-section of Canada’s defence and security industry leaders and advisors.

Canada’s cybersecurity industry generated over $3.2 billion in GDP and 29,000 jobs in 2020, outperforming the broader ICT sector and demonstrating strong R&D investment, export growth, and national economic resilience.

Canada’s cybersecurity industry generated nearly $2.9 billion in revenue and over 22,000 jobs in 2018, driven by innovation, strong STEM employment, and global engagement, underscoring its strategic importance to both the national economy and defence ecosystem.

A post-event summary highlighting Canada’s strong presence at the 2017 Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London, detailing the success of the Canada Pavilion, participating companies, and outcomes supporting Canadian defence industry growth and international engagement.