Canada’s largest Global Defence and Security Trade Show will take place 30–31 May 2018 at the EY Centre. CANSEC 2018 will be showcasing leading-edge defence and security technology, for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units.

The Department highly encourages Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Department of National Defence (DND) employees to visit CANSEC 2018. However, please remember that you cannot accept CANSEC or industry invitations to attend the breakfasts, networking luncheons or the evening receptions without prior written approval from an appropriate authority. Please refer to the following reference paragraphs 3 and 5.

Furthermore, IM Group personnel are not permitted to take part in the various draws organized by the exhibiting companies, if the offered prizes exceed a “minimal value”. Examples of items of minimal value can be found at section 5.3 of the DAOD 7021-3, Acceptance of Gifts, Hospitality and Other Benefits. If you have any questions regarding hospitality, or the acceptance of gifts, please contact IM Group L1 Harassment Prevention and Ethics Advisor, Ms. Antonella De Dona.

This two-day event is the largest and most important defence industry event in Canada. For more information, please visit the CANSEC website.