Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries

Tim Page, president of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries said the government announcement at the General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada plant in London, Ont., of a major contract award shows what is possible with a focused, coordinated industry-government collaboration behind sales of world-class Canadian manufactured products. “On behalf of more than 1,000 … Read more

Tim Page, president of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries issued remarks on the announcement by the Government of a Defence Procurement Strategy to guide future military acquisitions. “This is a critical and positive milestone, and a transformational approach to how our military and Coast Guard will be equipped and supported. On behalf … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) welcomed the speech from Associate Minister of National Defence Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) at CANSEC, Canada's foremost defence technology showcase, as an example of the whole-of-government engagement with the defence and security sector that will drive innovation, exports, job creation and growth for the sector, … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) welcomed the leadership shown by Public Works Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) with regard to the implementation of commitments to improve defence procurement. In a speech to delegates at CANSEC, Canada's foremost defence technology showcase, Ambrose outlined concrete progress taking place within government on delivering … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) strongly endorses the federal government’s commitment to create and implement a defence procurement strategy in which Canadian companies will be part of any plan to build equipment for the Canadian Forces, as expressed in the federal budget. “The government’s commitment in the Budget recognizes that it … Read more

According to the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries the federal government announcement of the commencement of the definition phase for Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) is yet another positive step forward in the launch of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The full release is available online. Call 613-235-5337 x 29.

On the first anniversary of the signing of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy’s (NSPS) umbrella agreements with Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax and Seaspan in Vancouver, Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) re-affirmed its support of the federal government’s policy decision to build ships in Canada in order to obtain the vessels needed by the … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) applauded the release of a report by an expert panel led by Tom Jenkins on defence procurement in Canada. President of the association Tim Page said that this timely and coherent report truly strikes a chord with the defence and security industry in Canada. Page added … Read more

President of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries Tim Page issued a statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of the next steps it will be taking in the process to replace Canada’s CF-18 fighter jets. Page said the association strongly believes that a credible, transparent and independently verified process – as … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) announced the appointment of Gerry Champagne as vice president of operations. The vice president of operations is responsible for directing all aspects of CADSI’s administration, financial management, membership services, communications, information technology, human resources, and event programming. The full release is available online. Call 613-235-5337 x 29.