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Industry & Innovation
IDEaS – Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (DRDC)
A program with multiple funding mechanisms to help Canadian innovators address defence and security challenges.
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
the main industry association for networking, events, and market intelligence.
CanadaBuys
The federal government's online tendering platform where active defence opportunities are posted.
Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC)
Level 1 was just announced on April 14, 2026 and will be required in select defence contracts beginning Summer 2026. This is the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. CMMC.
Contract Security Manual for Contracting with the Government of Canada
This manual details the requirements that private sector organizations must follow for safeguarding government information and assets provided to, or produced by, organizations awarded a government contract with security requirements. It applies to organizations registered in Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program and to all contracts, Canadian or foreign.
Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy
The government's long-term plan to strengthen domestic capacity, modernize procurement, and reinforce supply chain resilience, including a $244M investment stream for SMBs.
Defence Capabilities Blueprint (DND)
An online searchable guide to 136+ major capital equipment, IT, and infrastructure projects with funding ranges and timelines, designed to help industry plan and compete for defence procurement opportunities.
Defence and Security Procurement Reference Sheet (Canada.ca)
An overview of what defence procurement includes, how SMBs can participate as sub-contractors or suppliers, and key policy initiatives that create opportunities for smaller Canadian businesses.