Welcome to the Conference of Defence Associations
Who we are.
Established in 1932, the Conference of Defence Associations is an umbrella organization for 48 member associations who represent over 400,000 active and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
We are a connector in the defence & security community in Canada that provides influence and visibility for member associations towards national engagement, as well as a hub where Canadians interested in matters of security & defence can converge for events, research, and analysis, as well as mentorship opportunities and job searches.
Latest Releases from the CDA Institute
Events
‘The Czar is Never Wrong and Wants What is Best’: Putin’s Hold on Power Remains Secure
Nov 23, 2022
Events
Will Greaves: Security Challenges of Climate Change for Northern Indigenous Communities & Resolving Boundary Issues in the Arctic
Nov 7, 2022
Policy Paper
VIMY PAPER VOL 52: TIME TO RESET THE CANADIAN MILITARY COLLEGES AS MILITARY ACADEMIES: DR. DANIC PARENTEAU & LGEN J.O. MICHEL MAISONNEUVE (RET’D)
Nov 3, 2022
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Partnering with the CDA Institute means positioning your business at the centre of Canada’s defence and security community and engaging proactively in thought leadership and solutions thinking on defence and security policy. Our events and articles attract defence & security decision-makers and thousands of practitioners throughout in Canada and internationally.