Choose Your  Membership Plan

Right-sized options for every organization in Canada’s defence and security industries. Select the category that best fits your organization to view pricing and benefits.

Corporate Membership Plans

Corporate plans are open to Canadian registered, private sector commercial companies whose business includes defence and security operations in Canada.

Corporate membership fees are calculated based on your organization's size, inclusive of all subsidiaries and business lines.

Micro

1-4 employees
$1,070
/year

Ideal for emerging companies building their presence in Canada’s defence and security sector.

Choose Micro

Small

5-99 employees
$2,820
/year

For growing businesses ready to expand their reach and partnerships.

choose small

Medium

100-499 employees
$5,630
/year

Designed for established firms seeking stronger visibility and collaboration opportunities.

choose medium

Large

500+ employees
$11,250
/year

For major enterprises pursuing strategic influence and leadership within Canada’s defence industry.

choose large

Associate plans

For organizations aligned with Canada’s defence and security community.

Associate plans are open to educational institutions, media, Canadian non-commercial organizations, and international companies whose business includes defence and security but do not qualify for corporate membership.

Academic

$850
/year

For accredited educational institutions contributing to Canada’s defence research and innovation.

Join as academic

Media

$1,040
/year

For media organizations covering national defence, technology, and security.

Join as media

Canadian NFP

$2,730
/year

For Canadian non-commercial organizations, not-for-profit organizations and registered, private-sector companies that do not qualify for Corporate membership and whose business include defence and/or security.

Join as Canadian Associate

International

$5,460
/year

For foreign private-sector companies seeking to engage with Canada’s defence market.

Join as an international member
*Associate members are not permitted to exhibit at CANSEC.
Need Help Choosing a Plan?
Our membership team can help you find the plan that best supports your organization’s goals.
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Membership Made Simple

Easy sign up with immediate benefits

1
Create your myCADSI profile

Quickly set up your profile once and access valuable resources on myCADSI, our secure portal.

2
Complete your application

Provide us with some basic info about you and your organization to ensure we can provide the most value.

3
CADSI review & approval

We’ll review and validate the info provided in your application before membership fees are charged.

What's Included in Your Membership

Advocacy & Policy Influence

Help shape Canada’s defence and security policies through committee participation and direct government engagement.

Exclusive Events & Networking

Access to CANSEC, CAF Outlooks, Cyber and Digital Outlooks, and global industry missions.

GATEWAY Intelligence Suite

Access GATEWAYintel, myResources, and GATEWAYcapabilities for verified data, market insights, and business intelligence.

Industry Credibility

Join over 1,000 respected companies aligned with Canada’s national defence and security mission.

CADSI membership has been invaluable for connecting with government stakeholders and navigating Canadian defence procurement. The networking ROI alone has been exceptional.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of the most common questions about CADSI, the benefits of being a member and the various membership options available.

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What are the eligibility requirements?

Corporate members must be Canadian private-sector companies with active defence and/or security operations in Canada.

Associate membership is open to educational institutions, media organizations, non-commercial organizations, and international companies engaging with Canada’s defence industry.

How does the annual membership cycle work?

Membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Membership fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated.

What payment options are available?

CADSI accepts payment by credit card, bank transfer, or cheque.

Is CADSI membership individual or organizational?

Membership applies to the organization. All employees gain access to member benefits once your company is approved.

How are corporate membership fees determined?

Fees are based on your organization’s total global employee count, including subsidiaries and business lines.

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Unlock advocacy influence, global market access, and exclusive industry connections.

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