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CFN Consultants – Changes Announced to the CFN Partnership
The CFN Partners wish to announce the following changes to the Partnership effective January 1st, 2026.
New Senior Partner – Colin Keiver
The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Major General (retd) Colin Keiver, MSM, CD will become a Senior Partner on January 1st, retaining responsibility for our aerospace/space portfolio of clients. Colin joined CFN in 2023 as an Associate following a distinguished 34-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces culminating in his appointment as the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Colin became a Partner in 2024.
New Partner – Derek Basinger
The CFN Partners are pleased to announce that Major General (retd) Derek Basinger, OMM, CD, has been appointed as a Partner. Derek joined CFN as an Associate in 2024 following a distinguished 37-year career as an engineer and operational leader in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), capped off by over a decade of experience at the senior governance levels of National Defence Headquarters, culminating in his appointment as the Chief of Staff for ADM Material.
Founded in 1983, CFN is Canada's leading consultancy specializing in defence, aerospace, space, maritime and public safety procurement. CFN's Partners and Associates have expertise in dealing with the Canadian Armed Forces and the departments and agencies of the Government of Canada that are involved in defence, aerospace, space, maritime and public safety procurement.
With experts in defence requirements, government procurement, contracting, Socio-Economic and Industrial and Technological Benefits (offsets), and the Canadian defence industrial base, CFN can assist your company to successfully engage with the federal government. In this regard, CFN assists clients with their engagements with National Defence, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Defence Investment Agency, the Canadian Coast Guard, Canada's regional development agencies, the RCMP, and other departments and agencies.
For additional information, please contact:
Peter Studer
Managing Senior Partner
CFN Consultants [email protected]
613-410-3844
About CADSI
The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is the national industry voice of more than 650 Canadian defence, security and cybersecurity companies that produce world-class goods, services and technologies made across Canada and sought the world over. The industries contribute to the employment of more than 78,000 Canadians and generate $12.6 billion in annual revenues, roughly half of which come from exports. To learn more, visit defenceandsecurity.ca and follow us on Twitter at @CadsiCanada .
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Tel: +1 613-235-5337 x43
The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries
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