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Defence Matters: Why Canada should strive for NATO's 2%
YouTube video by CADSI
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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...
This video tries to answer those questions, and offers a path forward for Canada in 2025 and beyond 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3My...
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...
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...
June 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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...
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-...
Listen to the full segment here ⤵️
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
June 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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-...
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
On Monday, Mark Carney answered that call.
Our CEO, Christyn Cianfarani's full statement is here: bit.ly/3ZmXA32
June 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
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.
Thank you for your support in keeping attendees caffeinated, fed, and creating a space for partnerships.
May 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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.
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.
Thank you for helping us stay connected at Canada’s leading defence and security event.
May 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 28, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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.
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.
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.
May 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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.
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.
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.
May 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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.
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
With 🇨🇦’s defence industry increasingly eyeing international markets, his address will offer a nuanced understanding of current geopolitical dynamics.
Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4jdQ3dQ
May 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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
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
His keynote will give foresight on where alliances are headed — and why it matters for Canada.
Get your tickets here ➡️ lnkd.in/egmMurvw
May 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
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 🫡
See yourself? Feel free to repurpose for your social posts and tag us + use the hashtag #CAFOutlooks2025.
It was a pleasure having you 🫡
April 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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 🫡
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.
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.
Mark Carney announces further measures to secure Canadian sovereignty | Liberal Party of Canada
This election comes at a time of crisis. With President Trump threatening our economy and sovereignty, we need to secure Canada by supporting our businesses and industry here at home, and helping them...
liberal.ca
April 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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.
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!
Thank you to our Canadian Armed Forces and all other attendees for making the event a success!
April 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
That's a wrap on #CAFOutlooks2025 🍁🪖🛩️⚓
Thank you to our Canadian Armed Forces and all other attendees for making the event a success!
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.
With 243,000 kilometers of coastline to defend, we are proud to assist the Royal Canadian Navy in defending the world’s longest coastline.
April 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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.
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.
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.
April 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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.
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.
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.
April 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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.
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
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-21/canada-rushes-to-fund-its-neglected-military-after-trump-threats
Canada Rushes to Fund Its Neglected Military After Trump Threats
Three decades ago, Canada published a report about its future military plans. “The Cold War is over,” its first chapter began, before outlining the government’s massive budget pressures and proposing ...
www.bloomberg.com
March 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
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
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
March 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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...
March 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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 nancy@defenceandsecurity.ca.
We encourage members to register for our virtual roundtables which will be held from Tuesday - Thursday this week.
To RSVP, please reach out to nancy@defenceandsecurity.ca.
March 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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 nancy@defenceandsecurity.ca.
We encourage members to register for our virtual roundtables which will be held from Tuesday - Thursday this week.
To RSVP, please reach out to nancy@defenceandsecurity.ca.
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
The deadline for submission is March 27.
Learn more about submitting your proposal here 👉 lnkd.in/gdNH3qEb
February 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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
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.
This replay is now live on myResources for members.
January 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🚨 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.
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...
This video tries to answer those questions, and offers a path forward for Canada in 2025 and beyond 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3My...
Defence Matters: Why Canada should strive for NATO's 2%
YouTube video by CADSI
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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...
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
Readiness requirements for vital equipment are well below targets, with some areas experiencing major declines.
Full editorial here (subs only) ➡️ bit.ly/40ivPID
Globe editorial: Ottawa’s neglect of the military is recklessly indefensible
The latest report from the Department of Defence shows the CAF’s preparedness is in steep decline
bit.ly
January 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
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
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
Western investors ‘stupid’ to shun arms industry, says Nato official
Rob Bauer calls on banks, pension funds and rating agencies to change outdated policies in face of rising threats
ft.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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
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