Message from the Chair:
​Welcome to our updated site! In addition to the new layout, we have integrated a payment portal which makes registering for WestDef and TACWest and joining our association easier than ever.
 
                The update is part of our efforts to connect businesses supporting Defence and Security communities in Western Canada and facilitate connections. There is a lot going on in this arena with major procurements including Future Fighter and the Canadian Surface Combatant. There are also innovation funds through existing programs like the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) and the newly announced Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS). 
 
                Please join us and let us help connect you and your business.  If you have any suggestions or feedback please feel free to contact me at dbrown[at]wcdia.com. 
 Doug Brown
WCDIA Chairman

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Latest News

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Membership is Online.
May 7, 2018 by WCDIA
Our new member platform is now live! If you have not received an access email please use the new member sign up... more

WCDIA is improving!
April 28, 2018 by WCDIA
WCDIA is pleased to launch our new website... more

Welcome to WCDIA, Western Canada's Defence Industries Association. We are proud to represent and promote activities for our members and the industry in western Canada.

Western Canadian companies have a depth of expertise and a passion, and drive for doing business. Whether it’s a CNC machining company, an information technology company, or a developer of micro and nano-technologies, the applications in the aerospace, defence, marine and security sectors are many.

WCDIA FUNCTION & PURPOSE

• Education, Networking and Advocacy
• Encourage Small and Medium Business (SMBs) to join the Defence, Aerospace and Security market
  • become part of the supply chain of larger Defence, Aerospace and Security companies
  • work together and provide a larger, more robust product offering
• Encourage Export growth
• Encourage large companies and Primes to look to western Canada​ for business investment and opportunities​​

UPCOMING EVENTS

WESTDEF 2018

June 26-28, 2018
​Calgary, AB
WWW.WESTDEF.COM

TACWEST 2018

Sept 18-20, 2018
​Calgary, AB
WWW.TACWEST.CA