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News and updates from the association

The CADSI News page provides links to the latest new releases, announcements and think pieces from the Association and its representatives on a wide range of security and defence issues.

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New Opportunity: Senior Advisor, Defence Trade Promotion
JAN 19, 2026
​The Canadian Association of Defence and SecurityIndustries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organizedand motivatedSenior Advisor, Defence Trade Promotionto join ourdynamic team in downtown Ottawa.​ Status:Pe...
New Opportunity: Global Events Manager
JAN 19, 2026
Term:Contract Basis Salary: $80,000 to $110,000 The Canadian Association of Defence and SecurityIndustries (CADSI) isseeking an independent contractor with an established business number for it'sGlobal Events Ma...
New Opportunity: IM IT System Administrator
JAN 19, 2026
​​ The Canadian Association of Defence and SecurityIndustries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organizedand motivatedIM IT System Administratorto join ourdynamic team in downtown Ottawa.​​ Status:...
New Opportunity: Administrative Assistant
JAN 19, 2026
​The Canadian Association of Defence and SecurityIndustries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organizedand motivatedAdministrative Assistantto join ourdynamic team in downtown Ottawa.​ Status:Permanent, Full-T...
CADSI 2026 Events Calendar: Plan your Defence and Security Engagements
DEC 01, 2025
Your 2026 planning starts now. CADSI’s full event lineup is set, and you can map your year with clear dates, clear value, and clear...
CADSI Reacts to 2025 Federal Budget
NOV 04, 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. The pho...
CADSI reacts to new Defence Investment Agency
OCT 06, 2025
On October 2, the Government of Canada launched its new Defence Investment Agency (DIA), to be led by Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr. Public procurement is the single most powerful tool the gov...
CADSI reacts to new measures targeting Canadian industries
SEP 05, 2025
OTTAWA - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - CADSI, the proud voice of over 1,000 defence, security and emerging technology companies across Canada,today issued the following statement in response to theCarney government’s announceme...
CADSI reacts to EU-Canada Security and Defence Partnership
JUN 23, 2025
OTTAWA, June 23, 2025 – Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement in response to Canada and the European Union ...
CADSI reacts to major defence funding announcement
JUN 09, 2025
OTTAWA – June 9, 2025 – Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, today issued the following statement in response to the Carney government’s announceme...
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Recent Announcements and Updates

Several important industry updates occurred in the final months of 2025, including the highly anticipated federal budget released in November.

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New Cloud Guidance

On November 10, Global Affairs Canada published new guidance on the use of cloud technology.

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Private Members Bill on Exports

Bill C-233 was introduced and debated in the House this fall. The Bill proposes amendments to the Export and Import Permits Act.