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

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) welcomed the release and submission to Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, Que.) of the Aerospace Review reports, researched and written by David Emerson and his three-person Advisory Council and the Aerospace Review Secretariat. Tim Page, president of CADSI thanked Emerson for applying his considerable skill to … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries welcomed an agreement between Canada and the Philippines on defence and security cooperation, announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) during his recent visit. The Memorandum of Understanding will allow the Filipino Department of National Defence to acquire Canadian defence and security related equipment, systems … Read more

SecureTech 2012, presented by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, wraps up a two-day international conference and tradeshow in Ottawa attended by 1,500 delegates. In its second year, SecureTech attracted industry leaders, public policy makers, and end-users of national security and public safety products and services who met to discuss the critical issues … Read more

The release of the Auditor General’s Fall 2012 Report to Parliament included a chapter entitled Protecting Canadian Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats. The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries welcomes the continued fiscal vigilance of the auditor general and appreciates the challenges government faces in dealing with what is a multifaceted and continually evolving … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) welcomes the announcement by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) to invest an additional $155 million over the next five years increasing Canada’s cyber security capacity, and reinforcing domestic digital infrastructure. CADSI president Tim Page said that cyber-crime and cyber-espionage are among the foremost serious threats … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries welcomes the federal government’s continued progress towards a more strategic way of conducting defence procurement, as reported by Steven Chase of the Globe and Mail. The association is a strong proponent of a Defence Procurement Strategy for Canada that will ensure Canadian troops get the right equipment … Read more

CANSEC 2012, presented by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries wraps up a record-breaking two-day tradeshow in Ottawa. This year, CANSEC hosted Canadian and world leaders in defence and security at the CE Centre in Ottawa, providing more space than ever before to display the latest in defence technology designed to meet the … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries and its 860 member companies, congratulate the federal government on the appointment of Robert W. Paulson as the next Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. CADSI president Tim Page said the considerable breadth of leadership experience Paulson brings to his new job makes him a very … Read more

SecureTech 2011, presented  by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, wrapped up a successful two-day international conference and tradeshow designed to enhance collaboration between national security and public safety partners within Canada and international allies. In his remarks to open SecureTech, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) commended CADSI for bringing together … Read more

The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries saluted the federal government's fair and balanced approach to acquiring new naval and coast guard vessels to protect and promote Canada's maritime interests in a way that will properly equip men and women in uniform and maximize jobs, innovation and economic activity in Canada. CADSI congratulated Irving … Read more