July 24, 2015 – Kelowna, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna—Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), announced over $1 million in funding to the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) to increase the presence of western Canadian defence and security-based industries at international defence procurement events.
With this funding, CADSI will establish a Canada Pavilion at eight key international defence and security events. The pavilion will be branded, and feature a booth space, a lounge, and private meeting rooms. In addition, CADSI will develop two trade missions to Asia-Pacific and/or South American countries based on industry and market priorities.
The primary impact of the WD funding will be to create a stronger and more coordinated presence for the West’s dynamic defence and security industries at key international events and promote western-based SMEs by presenting enhanced market access and supply-chain development opportunities.
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-1042
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-3395
Email: ben.stanford@wd-deo.gc.ca
Nicolas Todd
Director of Policy and Government Relations
Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)
Ottawa, Ontario
Telephone: 613-235-5337 x 37
Email: nicolas@defenceandsecurity.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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