We advocate for your business at the highest levels of government. Join committees and working groups that shape defence policy, procurement, and regulation.
Your membership unlocks priority access to CANSEC, Outlooks, global trade shows, and member-only webinars. Connect directly with military, government, and industry leaders in Canada and abroad.
CADSI membership signals credibility, trust, and alignment with Canada’s national mission. You join a network of leading defence and security firms shaping the future together.
Our GATEWAYsuite—GATEWAYintel, myResources, and GATEWAYcapabilities—gives you the tools to grow. From global market insights and strategic reports to a searchable company profile, you get what you need to stand out and stay ahead.
Quickly set up your profile once and access valuable resources on myCADSI, our secure portal.
Provide us with some basic info about you and your organization to ensure we can provide the most value.
We’ll review and validate the info provided in your application before membership fees are charged.
For organizations just getting started
Perfect for organizations ready for next-level growth
Mid-sized businesses looking to expand connections
Large enterprises seeking strategic opportunities and leadership visibility
Corporate Plans are for Canadian-registered private-sector companies with active defence and/or security operations in Canada. Fees are based on total global employee count, including all subsidiaries and business lines.
For educational institutions
For media organizations
Canadian non-commercial organizations
International non-commercial organizations
Associate Plans are open to organizations whose purpose is consistent with CADSI’s mandate, and that do not qualify for Corporate membership and whose business include defence and/or security. Associate members are not permitted to exhibit at CANSEC.
Corporate Plans are for Canadian-registered private-sector companies with active defence and/or security operations in Canada. Fees are based on total global employee count, including all subsidiaries and business lines.
Canadian private-sector companies
For organizations just getting started
Perfect for organizations ready for next-level growth
Mid-sized businesses looking to expand connections
Large enterprises seeking strategic opportunities and leadership visibility
Associate Plans are open to organizations whose purpose is consistent with CADSI’s mandate, and that do not qualify for Corporate membership and whose business include defence and/or security. Associate members are not permitted to exhibit at CANSEC.
For aligned groups
For educational institutions
For media organizations
Canadian non-commercial organizations
Foreign private-sector companies
Find answers to some of the most common questions about CADSI, the benefits of being a member and the various membership options available.
Still have questions? Contact us to connect with our membership support team.
CADSI membership is organizational. Once your organization becomes a member, all employees can access membership benefits.
The membership period runs from January 1st to December 31st. Membership fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and not prorated, regardless of when you join during the year.
Your organization must be a CADSI member for you to participate in most of CADSI's events.
Yes, international organizations can become CADSI members under the International Associate category, allowing them to engage with Canada's defence and security industry.
Corporate membership fees are based on the total number of employees within your organization's ownership group worldwide, including all subsidiaries and business lines under the same ownership.
Reach out to our membership support team and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have. You can also email us directly at membership@defenceandsecurity.ca.
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