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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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CADSI is hiring a Marketing Specialist

SEP 13, 2023

The successful candidate will report to the Marketing Manager. Their primary focus will be on developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to attract and retain members, ensuring they fully comprehend the ...

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...

Here are our must-attend events for 2023

DEC 06, 2022

Want to discover exclusive updates on the Canadian Armed Forces' procurement priorities and project planning or consult with our policy advisors and experts in ...

Canada's Cybersecurity Industry Sees 30% Growth

OCT 17, 2022

FRENCH FOLLOWS BELOW OTTAWA –Canada’s cybersecurity industry has grown and thrived during a time of serious uncertainty, and is well-positioned to help defend Canada and protect Canadians in cyberspace as new...

Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

SEP 08, 2022

OTTAWA - We join with all Canadians and the entirety of the Commonwealth in mourning the death of our longest-reigning monarch and Commander-in-Chief of our Canadian Armed Forces, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. ...

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

MAY 24, 2022

OTTAWA – Canada’s defence industry continues to be a key driver of innovation and economic growth, new data suggests, and is well-placed to help Canada recover from the pandemic through the creation of high-wage ...

CADSI Reacts to 2022 Federal Budget

APR 07, 2022

OTTAWA, April 7, 2022 – Christyn Cianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), issued the following statement in response to the 2022 federal budget: “Toda...

Top Requested COVID-19 Business Resources

MAR 24, 2022

***UPDATED March 24,2022*** We've curated thetop requested resources to help companies navigate the business implications of COVID-19. This page is updated as new resources become available. COVID-19 daily epide...

CADSI op-ed: New Cyber Strategy must prioritize industry

MAR 09, 2022

The following op-ed appeared on March 9, 2022 in The Hill Times. OTTAWA -"This has been a land, sea, air, cyber, space, and information operation," an official with the Canadian Joint Operations Command summed upo...

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

FEB 24, 2021

A government-industry forum is critical to defending Canada from state-sponsored cyber-attacks, particularly when it comes to modernizing the military procurement system for today's digital era, according to a new rep...