The Conference
of Defence Associations was established in 1932, evolving into the oldest
and most influential advocacy group in Canada’s defence community,
representing thirty one associations from all parts of the country. It was
established as a non-partisan, independent, non-profit organization,
restricting its aim solely to security and defence issues. The CDA
expressed its ideas and opinions with a view to influencing government
security and defence policy.
Objectives
Stated objectives of the group:
- Consideration of problems of
national security
- Assisting the Government of
Canada place those problems before Canadians
- Co-ordinating the activities
of member associations in matters of common interest affecting all
Branches and Services of the Canadian Forces
- Making recommendations to
the Government of Canada through the Minister of National Defence,
various Parliamentary Committees and other appropriate channels.
- Promoting the efficiency and
well being of the Canadian Forces.
CDA Institute (CDAI)
The CDA Institute was created
as a component of the CDA charged with providing public information
services on national security and defence issues by conducting studies,
seminars and symposia, and publishing their results, both electronically
and in print.
