Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

As the Summer Olympics kick off in Paris today, we want to wish the 337 Team Canada athletes - and all of the coaches, trainers and staff that have helped in preparing them - a successful Games. 🙌 We will be cheering you on from home!

"We've forgotten that lesson that was essential after 9/11, in the United States; security trumps trade." As the American political landscape shifts, our VP of Policy, Communications and Government Relations, Nicolas Todd talks about how Canada makes its voice heard in Washington on the Defence Deconstructed podcast hosted by David Perry of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Listen to his full interview regarding the recent NATO Summit on our YouTube channel ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eitU_c_m

Really enjoyed this conversation with David Herle on The Herle Burly! Canadian Global Affairs Institute

The impression I got was that our allies don’t think Canada will meet the mark for ammunition production. The most disappointing part of it is that at the root of it all we are struggling to do this for ourselves.

Even the Premiers understand that NATO defence spending isn't simply a "number" and that it should transcend political parties and levels of government. National security is economic security. National Security is foreign policy. National security is a means by which to contribute to a greater whole and means to continue to cement our place/position in the world that is rapidly changing. Comparing ourselves to our contributions 10 years ago isn't ok and doesn't make us more relevant to our allies. Promises without a plan and tangible commitment (eg. budget allocation) are just words.

In the wake of last week's NATO Summit in Washington, D.C., the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Business Council of Canada, and the Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil canadien des innovateurs have weighed in on Canada's announcement that it will spend 2% of GDP on defence by 2032. The consensus is that businesses in the #defence and #cybersecurity sectors need much more clarity if we are to build a robust and resilient DIB and hit that target.   Canada is flush with expertise in aerospace, critical minerals, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence – to name a few. All can be leveraged by #NATO allies to enhance collective security. Strategic procurement is a powerful tool available to the government to drive economic development, and we need more programs that tie innovation to experimentation to acquisition.   A detailed plan for meeting the NATO commitment is critical to both trade relationships with NATO allies and to Canada’s global reputation as a security partner.   To read the full statements, check out the links below ⤵️   Matthew Holmes, Senior VP, Policy and Government Relations, Canadian Chamber of Commerce: https://lnkd.in/eTVyjENq   Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada: https://lnkd.in/e7QjrDUC   Benjamin Bergen, President, Council of Canadian Innovators: https://lnkd.in/eYA_ZW9W

We are #hiring for a Graphic Design Coordinator to join the team at CADSI 🔎 With a small, hard-working, and friendly staff, CADSI proudly represents 700 members in the #defence industry, and would make for a great next step in your career! Find out the details below ⤵️

A special #NATOSummit episode of #DefenceDeconstructed for you! David Perry is joined by Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Brian Lee Crowley, Philippe Lagassé, The Wilson Center Christopher Sands & Jason C. Moyer, NATO Field School and Simulation Program's Amy Topshee, & Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)'s Nicolas Todd https://lnkd.in/etxPZgQG

It was a big week in Washington, D.C., as NATO allies gathered and marked 75 years of mutual defence. CADSI was on the ground to listen and advocate on behalf of Canada's DIB. The summit also brought a series of announcements and developments with a direct impact on Canada's defence industry. We've outlined them in the latest edition of our monthly Industry Dispatch, available to all members via the myCADSI portal. If you're not already receiving it in your inbox, consider activating the newsletter on the right-hand side of the myCADSI home page under "your subscriptions." https://lnkd.in/g_inpdNe #NATOSummit #DefenceIndustry

The Government of Canada is inviting all members of the Canadian #space sector to join a webinar that will provide information about the upcoming Canada mission at IAC in Milan, Italy. It will include presentations by representatives from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux , the Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne, and the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana. This webinar will be hosted on July 17 at 10:30 a.m. EST. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5ubGFdh