Canadian Manufacturers' Association
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (formerly known as the Canadian Manufacturers' Association) is a Canadian trade association which represents manufacturers and exporters. It was established by an act of Parliament in 1871. Its head office is in Toronto.[1]
It was formed from a 1996 merger of the Canadian Manufacturers Association (CMA) and the Canadian Exporters Association (CEA). CEA had formed in 1943.[2]
Notable people
- Carl Pollock, president
- George Provost, general manager of the Manitoba division
Notable projects
- The Ontario Made initiative is administered by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) that connects manufacturers, retailers, businesses, and consumers to promote and celebrate products made in Ontario. It features registered “Ontario Made” products across many sectors, from food and cosmetics to industrial goods, to help consumers identify and support local goods. The initiatives' web site also offers informational resources such as blogs, videos, and success stories to highlight how local manufacturing strengthens Ontario’s economy and creates meaningful employment.
References
- ^ "Canadian Manufacturers' Association". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca.
- ^ "Our History". CME.