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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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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...

CADSI congratulates the new Liberal government

APR 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. Canada’s new government ...

CADSI Reacts to U.S. Tariffs

MAR 04, 2025

↵ OTTAWA, March 4, 2025 – Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement: “We are profound...

CADSI is hiring a Marketing Specialist

JAN 06, 2025

New Opportunity: Marketing Specialist Application Deadline – January 31, 2025. The Canadian Association of Defence and SecurityIndustries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organizedand motivated Marketin...

The 2025 CADSI Event Calendar is Here!

DEC 10, 2024

Your Guide to CADSI's 2025 Must-Attend Events Discover CADSI’s must-attend events for 2025, tailored to connect, inform, and inspire the defence and ...

ISED & CADSI Release the State of Canada's Defence Industry Report

MAY 23, 2024

OTTAWA, May 23, 2024 – Canada’s defence industry continues to see steady growth across all key industrial indicators, new data shows, and is well positioned to support the country’s national security and economic ...

CADSI Reacts to Canada’s Updated Defence Policy

APR 08, 2024

Ottawa, April 8, 2024 – Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement upon the release of Canada’s Updated Defe...

Our 2024 Event Calendar is now live

DEC 06, 2023

Our 2024 Event Calendar is meticulously crafted to cater to yourgoals andambitions Embark on an exclusive journey to explore the latest procurement str...

CADSI Announces New Chair of its Board of Directors

APR 27, 2023

OTTAWA (April 26, 2023) – The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is pleased to announce the election today of a new Chair of its Board of Directors. Bernard Mills, CEO and Manag...

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U.S. Tariffs: What we heard from members

CADSI hosted a series of small-format virtual roundtables in February, March and April 2025 to gauge member reaction to U.S. tariffs. This is what they told us.

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U.S. Tariffs: Member Toolkit

An overview of the situation, mitigating measures and other actions to consider, links to relevant authorities and instruments.

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U.S. Tariffs: Key Messages

Key messages for CADSI members that can be leveraged with decision-makers on both sides of the border.

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