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Workshop Dates Moved
January 9, 2019 by WCDIA
The Edmonton "Getting in the Game" Workshop dates have moved. Please ensure you save the new dates. Registration will open soon.

Website Maintenance
December 18, 2018 by WCDIA
We have completed website maintenance today. We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for your patience.

Workshop and Holiday Social
November 12, 2018 by WCDIA
Last call for registration for the Getting in the Game Workshop presented by WCDIA. Registration closes tomorrow, Tuesday, November 13th. Don't miss out!
Tickets are now on sale for the WCDIA Holiday Social. Join us and... more

Calling all WCDIA Members!
October 24, 2018 by WCDIA
Would you like to host the next coffee club networking event at your place of business or education facility? Please send us an email at admin[at]wcdia.com to let us know you are interested. more

New Promo Sheet for WCDIA
October 22, 2018 by WCDIA
We have created a new promo pdf in time for the Global Offsets Countertrade Association Conference. Download a copy here.

Getting in the Game Workshop
October 17, 2018 by WCDIA
Due to a scheduling conflict with an industry event, we need to reschedule the Getting in the Game Workshop to November 14th and 15th.
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Upcoming Events

   2019                                                                                                                                    

January Coffee Club
​Peraton

February Coffee Club (Tentative)

"Getting in the Game" Workshop
​Edmonton, AB

March Coffee Club
​University of Calgary
Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies

April Coffee Club
​(Tentative)

May Coffee Club
​(Tentative)

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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​​

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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