🚨 We’re excited to share that Mindy Pearce has stepped into a new role as our Director of Membership Care! After 7 years with our Policy/Advocacy team, Mindy brings experience and expertise in public policy and government relations to this new position. Congratulations, Mindy! 👏

Mark Carney has announced the signing of a Security and Defence Partnership between Canada and the EU. The full statement issued by our CEO, Christyn Cianfarani is here: defenceandsecurity.ca/media/articl... For full details on the announcement, visit: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Christyn Cianfarani appeared on CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen last week to break down what Canada’s new pledge to meet its NATO commitments means for the #defence industry. Listen to the full segment here ⤵️ www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

For years, CADSI has been calling on the federal government to reach its NATO commitments + invest in our DIB to reflect the realities of our global security environment. On Monday, Mark Carney answered that call. Our CEO, Christyn Cianfarani's full statement is here: bit.ly/3ZmXA32

We want to express our sincere thanks to our Silver Sponsors: IMP, Leonardo, Thales Canada, Airbus, Dell, Cisco, AutoGen AI, PwC, Amazon, EllisDon, RTX, Isaac Team, Accenture, and Kongsberg. Thank you for your support in keeping attendees caffeinated, fed, and creating a space for partnerships.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsors: Boeing, Calian, Roshel, and MDA Space - we are powering up the technology and Wi-Fi infrastructure features that support the registration services. Thank you for helping us stay connected at Canada’s leading defence and security event.

We want to say thank you to our Titanium Sponsors: PureLogic IT Solutions, Lockheed Martin, Oracle, IBM, Google Cloud, and AWS Canada. As MCs for our Breakfast Events, and sponsors of the Evening Reception, these industry leaders help shape the tone, caliber, and ambition of this year’s event.

We are recognizing our Diamond Sponsor, Hanwha Group for their contribution towards the Private Meeting Suite 💎 Their partnership plays a vital role in shaping the strategic depth of the CANSEC experience, by supporting a space that enables conversations that drive defence innovation forward.

We would like to thank CAE Defense & Security for their generous contributions as our sole our Platinum Sponsor. From taking the stage as Master of Ceremonies at our official lunch events, to lending their name to the CANSEC Meal Hall, their support is woven into the fabric of the experience.

Former Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, will give his keynote on Day 2 of #CANSEC2025 With 🇨🇦’s defence industry increasingly eyeing international markets, his address will offer a nuanced understanding of current geopolitical dynamics. Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4jdQ3dQ

Former NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson will take the stage on Day Two of #CANSEC2025. His keynote will give foresight on where alliances are headed — and why it matters for Canada. Get your tickets here ➡️ lnkd.in/egmMurvw

Photos from all three days of CAF Outlooks 2025 are now available on our Flickr page ➡️ lnkd.in/e3hBdaje See yourself? Feel free to repurpose for your social posts and tag us + use the hashtag #CAFOutlooks2025. It was a pleasure having you 🫡

The Liberal party has released its high-level vision on how they would would manage national defence and protect 🍁’s sovereignty. This announcement is aligned with what we have been calling for: preferencing Cdn firms to build a stronger DIB, beefing up export supports & meeting our NATO promises.

That's a wrap on #CAFOutlooks2025 🍁🪖🛩️⚓ Thank you to our Canadian Armed Forces and all other attendees for making the event a success!

We are capping off #CAFOutlooks2025 with Navy Day 🚢 🍁 With 243,000 kilometers of coastline to defend, we are proud to assist the Royal Canadian Navy in defending the world’s longest coastline.

We are underway on Day Two of #CAFOutlooks2025 – Air Force Day 🛫🍁 The Royal Canadian Air Force is an integral part of the makeup of Canada’s defence industrial base. We look forward to connecting their capabilities to industry.

Our first event of the calendar year is #CAFOutlooks2025, and we are kicking off this three-day event with Army Day 🪖🍁 It is crucial, especially in 2025, that the top military and industry leaders in Canada have a place to share exclusive updates on the Canadian Army.

Story on @bloomberg.com on the state of Canada's military in the midst of a trade war with the U.S., and a federal election on the horizon. With commentary from our CEO, Christyn Cianfarani. bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-21/canada-rushes-to-fund-its-neglected-military-after-trump-threats

CANSEC Registration is now open 🚨 This year's show is set to be our most expansive and dynamic. It will feature the new Hall 5, with over 17k added sq. ft of space ➕ the new CANSEC Spotlight Presentation Stage - a hub for insights from industry trailblazers. Register ➡️ defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC

Please refer to our member toolkit, which provides an overview of the situation, mitigating measures and other actions to consider, links to relevant laws, regulations, authorities, and instruments: www.defenceandsecurity.ca/myDispatches...

After another week of uncertainty, the trading relationship between Canada-U.S. remains on very unstable ground. We encourage members to register for our virtual roundtables which will be held from Tuesday - Thursday this week. To RSVP, please reach out to [email protected].​

The IDEaS program has launched 4 new challenges under its Competitive Projects to assist the DND and CAF in providing technological solutions to industry. The deadline for submission is March 27. Learn more about submitting your proposal here 👉 lnkd.in/gdNH3qEb

🚨 NEW: Trade law expert Lawrence Herman provides early insights on potential impacts the threatened U.S. tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports could have ➕ what 🇨🇦's retaliatory measures could be. This replay is now live on myResources for members.

Canadians are facing many challenges linked to everything from housing to healthcare. So why prioritize national #defence, and why now? This video tries to answer those questions, and offers a path forward for Canada in 2025 and beyond 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3My...

With Trump taking aim at countries failing to meet their NATO commitments, the numbers outlined in DND's annual report are concerning. Readiness requirements for vital equipment are well below targets, with some areas experiencing major declines. Full editorial here (subs only) ➡️ bit.ly/40ivPID

Rob Bauer, chair of NATO's Military Committee, told the FT that a failure by investors to fund the alliance's defence industries is “stupid." After Russia's invasion, EDC issued policy refusing to support defence transactions to NATO allies + Ukraine. Time for EDC to wake up. bit.ly/3C3F4Ew

Canada’s political environment has entered an unprecedented period following Trudeau's decision to step down as PM. This is a crucial time for advocacy. Members can use our new advocacy toolkit promoting 🇨🇦’s commitment to spend 2% GDP on defence ➡️ defenceandsecurity.ca/cms4/Advocacy-in-Action

Hey, it’s nice over here! CADSI represents 700+ 🇨🇦 defence, security, and emerging tech companies. Moving forward, we’ll be using Bluesky to share defence-related news (no shortage of that lately), industry perspectives, and other useful updates. Follow us! Tell your friends. #cdnpoli