The Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) supports, connects, and promotes a diverse and dynamic membership committed to delivering industry-leading aerospace and defence (A&D) solutions to the world. Through custom services and programming in direct response to market needs, we help our members and our region innovate future potential for positive global impact.
ACADA is nationally recognized as the catalyst for the enhancement of Atlantic Canada’s position in the global aerospace, defence and security industry.
We support the Atlantic Canadian aerospace, defence and security industry’s access to current and future opportunities, leading to long-term business success.
We do this by:
ACADA has a mandate to promote and facilitate the growth of our Atlantic Canadian aerospace, defence, and security industries.
ACADA plays an important leadership role as the regional voice and facilitator for strategic industry engagement and has a proven track record as an effective vehicle for harmonizing national and global promotion and advancement of the sector in Atlantic Canada.
The organization has been an instrumental contributor to the exponential growth of the SMEs involved in the industry, growing the sector (both directly and indirectly) by 150% over the last 12 years.
ACADA focuses on a number of key initiatives and priorities on behalf of our membership: