Western Canadian Defence Industries Association

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Getting in the Game Workshop
June 11, 2018 by WCDIA
Due to the overwhelming response to the Future Fighter Forum, WCDIA has decided to postpone the workshop "Getting in the Game" - ITB's for SME's to... more

TACWest Registration Open.
June 5, 2018 by WCDIA
The TACWest 2018 registration is now open. For more information please visit the website.

New Events Added.
May 28, 2018 by WCDIA
Registration has opened for the Future Fighter Workshop presented by the Government of Canada, in partnership with WCDIA... more

Registration is Open!
May 24, 2018 by WCDIA
The WestDef 2018 registration is now open. For more information please visit the website.

Upcoming Events

"Getting in the Game"

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

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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