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CANSEC is an annual event hosted by CADSI, a group of Canadian and foreign owned security and defense corporations. CANSEC occurs annually and is best described as an arms bazaar showing off the latest in security and military technology.
CANSEC 2009 occurred at Lansdowne Park in the city of Ottawa. The event lasted 2 days and was a showcase of next generation military and police equipment. The event took place after the Mayor of Ottawa allowed a ban preventing military and police trade shows to take place on city property to expire, clearing the way for the show. The show occupied the three major buildings at Lansdowne Park and had a permanent police presence to discourage protesters and vandals. There were no serious incidents during the shows run, with protesters being kept off city property by private security and police. Protesters largely disbanded due to weather conditions and lack of shelter from the rain.
CANSEC 2010 took place at Lansdowne Park in the city of Ottawa from June 2 to 3. The event increased in size with the use of the Aberdeen Pavilion, Civic Center and Coliseum Building as well as a tented outdoor exhibit. Heavy rain during the event kept the protest much smaller as well as seemingly less notification of the upcoming event. Numerous members of the Canadian Forces were present at the event as well as guest speakers including Peter McKay. There were exhibits set up by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, DRS Technologies, and General Dynamics.