Dear Member,

Please find below CADSI's latest update as we keep you informed of policy decisions and news affecting your business during the COVID-19 pandemic.   

Reserve your spot for our Defence Industry Check-In Call this Thursday

Kasi McMicking, Director General of the Aerospace, Defence and Marine Branch at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) will join CADSI's next Members-Only call to discuss "Preparing for Economic Recovery" on Thursday, June 11 at 3:00 pm EDT.

• ​Hear what the government has done to assist businesses through the crisis and what economic recovery planning might entail, including the role of Economic Strategy Tables and the Industry Strategy Council.
• Share your expertise and experience working through the COVID-19 crisis and into the recovery period.  
• Get answers to your most pressing business and government-related questions.  

Send us your questions

If you have specific questions, we encourage you to submit them prior to the call by emailing questions@defenceandsecurity.ca.

Resources

• On June 2, 2020, Minister Bains announced the membership of the new Industry Strategy Council, including representatives for the advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and transportation sectors (link: bit.ly/2XNfJYh).
• Economic Strategy Tables are a new collaboration model between industry and government chaired by industry leaders across six sectors including advanced manufacturing, digital industries, and resources of the future, to name a few. (link: ic.gc.ca/eic/site/098.nsf/eng/home)

Register now & add to your calendar!

Click here for more information and to register (link: bit.ly/2xWjm42).

Listen to previous Check-Ins

If you missed one of our previous calls featuring R.Adm Chris Earl speaking about returning to the workplace, Doug Berenson from Avascent speaking about global defence spending, or any others, you can request a copy of the recording by emailing Mindy Pearce mindy@defenceandsecurity.ca.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Updates

Matching PPE Supply and Demand

We have been asked to help connect buyers and sellers of PPE and sanitizers. We have come across a few links and would love to hear about your experience using any of these directories. Please email Mindy Pearce mindy@defenceandsecurity.ca if you would like to tell us about your experiences or if you have other resources to share.  

• Government of Canada's Organizations Buying and Selling Personal Protective Equipment during COVID-19 (link: https://bit.ly/3fgDv57)
• Ontario Workplace PPE Directory (link: bit.ly/3hm2VjA)  
• CFIB’s PPEs for SMEs Facebook Group (link: bit.ly/3f6jrlz)
• Cosmetics Alliance of Canada – Hand Sanitizer Exchange (link: bit.ly/3cNFEDB)

PSPC Procurement Updates

In case you missed it: on June 4, Public Services and Procurement Canada posted three tender opportunities all closing on June 17 at 14h EDT (link: bit.ly/3cGVpw4):

• Request for 5,000,000 face shields for Winnipeg (link: bit.ly/2XJLp0O)
• Request for 25,000,000 non-medical disposable face masks for Winnipeg (link: bit.ly/3fjzehl)  
• Request for 25,000,000 non-medical surgical face masks for Winnipeg from Indigenous businesses only (link: bit.ly/2XJWmzk)

Sign up for future notifications on PSPC’s BuyandSell.gc.ca Follow Opportunities page (link: bit.ly/3dP1V58)  

Additional Resources for your Business

• CME’s Updated Continuity Planning Guide (link: bit.ly/2MM1Nrc)
• CME’s PPE Best Practices for Manufacturers (link: bit.ly/30xBxc6)
• Security Tips for Organizations with Remote Workers (link: bit.ly/2BS09Cn)

CADSI is committed to keeping you informed. If you need more information on a topic that hasn’t been covered in our updates or if CADSI can assist you in any way, please email Mindy Pearce at mindy@defenceandsecurity.ca.

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