Why Spend 2%?
Grow smarter, reach higher
Logistics, training, and so much more. Our industry helps shape, support, and maintain Canada's national security. Unlock your competitive advantage with CADSI.
Our influence
CADSI is heavily engaged in advocacy on behalf of industry. See our latest interventions on Parliament Hill.
View one-pager primerOur platform
Become a CADSI member to hear directly from military leadership at the CAF Outlooks, and take part in the leading showcase for Canadian defence products and services: CANSEC.
Our industry
Read the latest statistics on Canada's defence industry, one of the country's boldest, most innovative sectors.
View one-pager primerOur Industry's Impact
The Canadian defence and security industries are an essential service and a critical sector in Canada’s economy. Across Canada and around the world, our member companies are highly innovative, export-intensive, and provide high-wage employment.
585
companies
$7B
in exports
$9.6B
GDP
81k
jobs
$445M
in annual R&D
86%
of industry is SMEs
31%
employment in STEM
The CADSI team leaves no stone unturned. When faced with what seemed to me an insurmountable problem, their insights and gutsy intervention with Ottawa led to an elegant solution.
CADSI Member