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CADSI unites Canada’s defence and security community, from innovative SMBs to global primes. We amplify your voice in policy, deliver insights through market intelligence, and open doors to new business opportunities through exclusive events and networks.
Lead with confidence in Canada’s defence market through CADSI’s advocacy, intelligence and networks.
CADSI gives your business a powerful voice with government and military leaders, shaping defence policy and advancing industry priorities.
Participate in Canada’s leading defence and security events that connect you directly with senior leaders from industry, government, and the military.
Join a connected community that shapes the future of Canada’s defence and security industry through CADSI’s committees and working groups.
Gain a competitive edge with exclusive insights and global opportunities from CADSI’s GATEWAY suite of intelligence tools.
myCADSI is CADSI’s digital hub. It gives both members and non-members direct access to Canada’s defence and security community with tools to manage profiles, register for events and unlock exclusive resources that drive business growth.
Manage both personal and corporate profiles that highlight your products, services, capabilities, projects, and interests. Make it easy for industry partners, government buyers, and international contacts to find and connect with you.
Stay connected to the defence and security ecosystem. Use myCADSI to register for events, access event-specific portals like myCANSEC, and explore past event materials through your myResources library.
Stay ahead with insight. Through the GATEWAY suite, CADSI members unlock exclusive tools that reveal who is doing business in your target markets and provide guidance on entering new markets in any country of interest.
Put your brand in front of the right audience. Control your newsletter subscriptions, access CADSI updates, and amplify your voice by submitting industry news or purchasing targeted advertising opportunities.
MyCADSI serves as your one-stop shop for learning about and registering for events, making profile changes, accessing publications, connecting with the community, managing renewals, and handling all your professional development and networking needs.
MyCADSI portal access is included with all CADSI membership levels
GATEWAY is CADSI’s signature suite of market intelligence tools, specifically designed to provide essential insights and connections within the Canadian defence sector, helping you expand your business both within Canada and internationally.
A simple process to join Canada's premier defence association
Quickly set up your profile once and access valuable resources on myCADSI, our secure portal.
Provide us with some basic info about you and your organization to ensure we can provide the most value.
We’ll review and validate the info provided in your application before membership fees are charged.
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about joining CADSI.
Still have questions? Contact us to connect with our membership support team.
Contact the membership teamCADSI membership is open to defence and security companies in Canada and abroad. To join, your company must be in good standing with the Government of Canada and aligned with CADSI’s mandate.
The CADSI membership year runs from January 1 to December 31. Fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated, no matter when you join.
CADSI membership belongs to the organization. Once your company joins, all employees can access membership benefits through their individual myCADSI accounts.
Yes. International organizations can join under the International Associate category. This allows you to connect with Canada’s defence and security industry and engage with potential partners.
Yes. Most CADSI events, including CANSEC and CAF Outlooks, are open only to members. Membership ensures your organization has access to the industry’s most important platforms.
Fees are based on the total number of employees across your organization’s ownership group worldwide. This includes all subsidiaries and business lines under the same ownership.
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Get personalized guidance on membership benefits and the application process
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