Our mission
& objectives
Established in 1932,
the Conference of Defence Associations is an umbrella organization for 36 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.
MISSION
To inform the Canadian public at large and advocate to the decision-makers on defence and security issues of national interest.
OBJECTIVES
To serve as a definitive voice on defence and security issues affecting Canada and Canadians by:
Reporting externally on a regular basis the threats to Canada’s defence and security;
Identifying and prioritizing annually the defence and security issues to be pursued for the next year; and
Developing a pool of subject matter experts, including those of member associations, for speaker engagements, appearances before committees and other advocacy work.