2025 Redesign

Statements

CADSI congratulates the new Liberal government

April 30, 2025

On behalf of our more than 700 member companies across Canada, CADSI congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on their recent election victory.

CADSI Reacts to 2025 Federal Budget

November 4, 2025

OTTAWA, November 4 – Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), has issued the following statement in response to today’s federal budget.

CADSI reacts to EU-Canada Security and Defence Partnership

June 23, 2025

CADSI President Christyn Cianfarani calls the new Canada-EU Security and Defence Partnership a vital first step—but urges the government to follow through with clear priorities, industry engagement, and global promotion of Canadian defence capabilities.

CADSI’s Statement on COVID-19

March 24, 2020

CADSI prioritizes member health and safety amid COVID-19. Following Ontario’s suspension of large gatherings, event plans including CANSEC remain under review, with updated decisions expected April 1 in consultation with partners.

COVID-19 Resource Toolkit

April 6, 2020

CADSI seeks member input on COVID-19 business impacts, access to capital, and border issues. The association highlights new government support, promotes defence industry contributions, and shares resources to help companies adapt and respond.

COVID-19 Mandatory Closures

March 26, 2020

Ontario and Quebec ordered closures of non-essential workplaces, causing confusion. Quebec confirmed defence manufacturing as essential; Ontario clarification expected. CADSI continues advocacy to ensure national defence operations remain protected during COVID-19 restrictions.

Essential Services – CADSI advocating for national approach and defence sector to be declared essential

March 26, 2020

CADSI continues to seek additional clarity and assurances from the Ontario government that the work of the defence and security industry can continue by explicitly listing the defence industry as exempt.

Partners in Economic Restart: A Fiscally Neutral Agenda Supported by Canada's Defence and Security Industries

October 7, 2020

CADSI’s Partners in Economic Restart proposal outlines four fiscally neutral recommendations to support Canada’s COVID-19 recovery by optimizing defence spending, favouring Canadian SMEs, expediting export permits, and leveraging Canadian cyber firms.

New report: CADSI calls for government-industry forum on military cyber procurement

February 24, 2021

CADSI’s Procurement at Cyber Speed report highlights challenges in federal cyber procurement and calls for a government-industry forum to modernize processes, strengthen collaboration, and defend Canada against growing state-sponsored cyber threats.

Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022

CADSI expresses condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, honouring her lifelong devotion to service, her role as Canada’s Commander-in-Chief, and her enduring inspiration to generations across the Commonwealth.