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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.
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.
In reaction to U.S. tariffs, Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement.
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Join the Canada Pavilion at DSEI Germany. DSEI Germany is a major platform for land forces, defence technology, and integrated security. The event brings together government, military, and industry decision makers from Germany, Europe, and allied nations.
Join the Canada Pavilion Walker Program at DSEI Japan. DSEI Japan is the region’s only large scale, integrated defence and security exhibition. The event brings together government, military, and industry leaders from Japan and allied nations.
Join the Canada Pavilion at DSEI UK. DSEI UK is a leading global defence and security exhibition, bringing together government, military, and industry leaders from the UK, NATO allies, and partner nations
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South Korea’s defence spending, procurement strategy, and rapid growth in global export capability.
Australia’s defence spending, procurement strategy, and major investments.
Join CADSI at AUSA’s Annual Meeting. Walker Program members gain unmatched access to U.S. leaders, insights, and global defence opportunities.
Christyn Cianfarani urges Canada to shift from transactional defence procurements toward sustained strategic partnerships - insisting transparency, trust, and stronger industrial capacity must underpin Canada’s commitment to NATO and national sovereignty.
Christyn Cianfarani argues that Canada must reform its procurement systems to build and sustain a healthy domestic defence industrial base, calling on government and industry to cooperate more proactively in capability development.
At CANSEC, CADSI frames Canada’s defence-industrial ambitions as a shared national project — spotlighting innovation, global partnership, and the critical role of Canadian firms in advancing security and procurement excellence.
