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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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Christyn Cianfarani Q&A: Canada Investment Summit
SEP 16, 2026
Q&A with Christyn Cianfarani​ 1. CADSI members are featured in 18 projects in the Canada Investment Summit prospectus, representing nearly US$44 billion in disclosed investment opportunities. What does this...
New Opportunity: Human Resources Business Partner
JUN 26, 2026
The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organized and motivated Human Resources Business Partner to join our dynamic team in downtown Ottawa.​ Status: Term E...
ISED & CADSI Release the State of Canada's Defence Industry Report
MAY 21, 2026
OTTAWA, May 21, 2026 – Canada’s defence sector grew steadily across all key industrial indicators in the aftermath of the global pandemic, new data shows, and is well positioned to help protect Canada’s sovereignt...
L’ISED et CADSI publient le rapport sur l’état de l’industrie canadienne de la défense
MAY 21, 2026
OTTAWA, le 21 mai 2026 – De nouvelles données révèlent que le secteur canadien de la défense a connu une croissance soutenue selon tous les principaux indicateurs industriels à la suite de la pandémie mondiale, ...
CADSI Reacts to Defence Industrial Strategy
FEB 17, 2026
OTTAWA - February17, 2026– The CanadianAssociationofDefenceand Security Industries (CADSI), today issued the following statement in response to theGovernmentof Canada’snewly unveiledDefenceIndustrial Strategy (DIS...
New Opportunity: Sales Assistant
FEB 04, 2026
​The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is looking for a highly organized and motivated Inside Sales Assistant to join our dynamic team in downtown Ottawa.​ Status:Part-time, sho...
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...
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...
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The Canada-U.S. trade conflict has escalated. On August 22, the United States imposed additional 50% tariffs on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods, including covered goods that qualify for preferential treatment under CUSMA. Canada has suspended bilateral negotiations and will introduce matching counter-tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 8.

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