CANSEC 2013 - Media Advisory

OTTAWA, May 21, 2013 /CNW/ -

CANSEC 2013

WHO:	Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is proud to present CANSEC 2013. CANSEC is Canada's leading Defence and Security Trade show, annually attracting some 10,000 tradeshow attendees, including multiple international delegations.
WHAT:	A two-day event, CANSEC will feature 120,000 square feet of indoor exhibits by Canada's leading edge defence and security companies, as well as an outdoor static display. This showcase targets a wide audience of customers that includes Government agencies and departments with an interest in the defence sector.
	Key note speakers: May 29 0700 - 0900 Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, CMM, MSM, CD, and Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy.
	(Breakfast and Official Opening)
	May 29 1150 - 1400 The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada.
	(Networking Reception & Luncheon)
	May 30 0700 - 0900 The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, QC, Associate Minister of National Defence.
	(Breakfast)
	May 30 1150 - 1400 The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry.
	(Networking Reception & Luncheon)
WHERE:	CANSEC 2013 will be held at The Ernst & Young Centre (formerly the CE Centre), located at 4899 Uplands Drive in Ottawa, Ontario.
	The Ernst & Young Centre is conveniently located near the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and is just minutes from downtown Ottawa by car or public transit.
WHEN:	CANSEC 2013: 29 May 2013 - 30 May 2013 [09:00 - 16:00]
DETAILS:	Media must register to attend CANSEC. Please follow the link below and submit your registration before the event.
	https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/index.php?action=cansec2012.mediaRegister
	www.canseccanada.ca

CADSI is the voice of Canada's defence and security industries. CADSI represents over 950 member companies who are essential contributors to Canada's national defence and security. The sector employs 109, 000 Canadians and generated over 12.6 billion dollars to the Canadian economy in 2011.

For more information on CADSI visit: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca

SOURCE: Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI)

Christel Gallant 613-235-5337 ext 29