Welcome to the Conference of Defence Associations

Who we are.

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.

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Latest Releases from the CDA Institute

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‘The Czar is Never Wrong and Wants What is Best’: Putin’s Hold on Power Remains Secure

Nov 23, 2022

Events

Rob Huebert: Canada Must Get Serious about the Russian Threat

Nov 14, 2022

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James Fergusson: ‘We Simply Cannot Ignore North American Defence’

Nov 14, 2022

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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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Experts Reflect on the Arbour Report

Oct 31, 2022

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