Information for Canadian and Foreign Companies

Information and Links of Interest to Industry

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

PWGSC is the Government of Canada’s contracting authority. If you represent a company interested in a specific defence procurement opportunity, information can be obtained from, and bids submitted directly to, Public Works and Government Services Canada. Companies can also register as a supplier or receive procurement notices at the PWGSC Buy and Sell web site.

Industry Days

Each major defence project has at least one, if not more ‘Industry Days’, organized jointly by Public Works and Government Services Canada and National Defence.  These industry engagement programs assist Canadian companies in understanding and accessing government procurement opportunities – including those specifically targeted at small and medium sized enterprises and companies with products at lower levels of technology readiness (pre-commercialized). 

Industry Canada

Industry Canada administers the Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy, which ensures that Government of Canada defence and security procurements generate high value-added business activity for Canadian industry.  For information on the Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy, please see the Industry Canada Industrial and Regional Benefits web page.

Regional Development Agencies

Within the portfolio of Industry Canada, the six regional development agencies are responsible for federal government regional and sub-regional economic development strategies, and the promotion of sustainable economic development and diversification.  A particular focus is placed on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including help to connect to foreign markets and opportunities with major original equipment manufacturers.

For information on any of these agencies, please visit:

• Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
• The Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
• FedNor
• Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
• Western Economic Diversification Canada
• Canada Northern Economic Development Agency 

Controlled Goods Program

Canadian companies looking for information on, or to register with, the Government of Canada Controlled Goods Program should contact the Industrial Security Sector of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC). For further information, visit the PWGSC Controlled Goods Program web site.

Within National Defence, the management, security and access requirements relating to controlled goods owned by the Department is under the responsibility of the Industry and International Programs ‘Controlled Technology, Access and Transfer Team.’  For further information, please contact ctat.help@forces.gc.ca.

Non-Governmental Organizations

Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

CADSI is a non-profit organization representing over 900 defence and security companies. 

The Association hosts “Industry Outlook” events, which are held annually in association with different branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and National Defence to provide companies with a forecast of requirements to assist their business planning development.

CADSI also hosts the CANSEC Trade Show, which is another opportunity for Canadian companies to showcase their capabilities, network and build partnerships. The National Defence force development and equipment management communities participate in CANSEC, as well as representatives of foreign governments and militaries.  Please visit the CADSI (English only) web site.

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC)

The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is a not-for-profit organization advocating on aerospace policy issues that have a direct impact on aerospace companies and aerospace jobs in Canada. For more information on the AIAC, please visit the AIAC web site.