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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 Announces new Chair of its Board of Directors
OCT 02, 2019
OTTAWA (October 2, 2019) – The Canadian Association ofDefenceand SecurityIndustries(CADSI)is pleased to announce the election today of a new chair of its Board of Directors. Kevin Ford,President and Chief E...
CADSI announces formation of new cyber advisory council
JUL 10, 2019
Ottawa (July10, 2019)- As part of CADSI’s ongoing efforts to promote Canada’s innovative cyber-defencesector, our association is pleased to announce the formation of a new Cyber Advisory Council. The Coun...
CADSI welcomes passage of Bill C-59 into law
JUN 25, 2019
Ottawa (June 25, 2019)-ChristynCianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, today issued the following statement regarding Bill C-59 (An Act respecting national sec...
CADSI investing over $100,000 in WiDS to support women in our sector
MAY 29, 2019
Ottawa (May 29, 2019) - As part of an ongoing effort topromote the advancement of women inCanada’s defence and security industries,CADSI is proud to announce a new investment in excess of $100,000inWomen in Defence an...
New CADSI Report: Greater collaboration on military cyber-defence essential for keeping Canada safe from foreign attacks
MAR 07, 2019
OTTAWA, ON March 7, 2019 – Canada’s current military procurement models and levels of industry-government cooperation have not kept pace with the unprecedented “speed of cyber” and could compromise national secu...
Selection of a design and design team for the Canadian Surface Combatant
FEB 08, 2019
ChristynCianfarani, President and CEO of the Canadian Association ofDefenceand Security Industries (CADSI), issued the following statement today in response to the federal government’s awarding of the design contract ...
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'Our North, Strong and Free' Published

​Following two years of consultation and drafting, the government has released its long-awaited defence policy update – Our North, Strong and Free.

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Canadian Cyber Requirement RFI

PSPC will soon be inviting industry to contribute feedback and comments on its incoming, mandatory cybersecurity program for defence contractors.

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AUKUS Pillar 2 Update

An update on the current status of AUKUS Pillar 2 and the potential for Canadian involvement.

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