CFA Memberships/Participation

• Canadian Manufacturing Coalition
• Coalition of Ontario Manufacturers for Competitive Industrial Power  Rates  
• Centre Patronale de Santé et sécurité du travail du Québec
• Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS)
• Lobby effort for Improvement in Regulatory Prioritization, Too Much – Too Fast
• CME information sessions on Reg. 419/05 and Regulations Made under the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009

Programs

• Education
• Energy Efficiency
• Environment Committee
• Health & Safety
• Annual Meeting
• Issues Meeting

Canadian Manufacturing Coalition

The CMC is chaired by Dr. Jayson Myers, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. There has never been a more critical time in the short history of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition.  Now at over 40 members strong, including the Canadian Foundry Association, the ability to speak with one, strong and united voice will ensure that our message is heard loud and clear not just in government circles, but in the industry as well.

The next federal budget will play a critical role in shaping Canada's economic future. Addressing the challenges and leveraging the opportunities of economic recovery will require a concerted approach on the part of government and industry to enhance Canada's innovation, productivity, manufacturing and international business performance.

Coalition of Ontario Manufacturers for Competitive Industrial Power Rates

The Government of Ontario posted a Proposal to Amend the Electricity Act for comment. The Amendment, if adopted, will change the way some users are invoiced for the Global Adjustment (Provincial Benefit) portion of their Electricity charges.  The Coalition supports incentives for users to shift their usage from expensive On Peak periods to less expensive Off Peak times. The CFA supports this initiative and is asking that it be put in place for ALL manufactures to enable them to take advantage of this opportunity to benefit the manufacturing community.

The Coalition is also discussing, with the Ontario Government and the Political Opposition Parties, the establishment of a “Special Electricity Rate” as a tool to encourage investment and re-investment in manufacturing in Ontario.

Centre Patronale de Santé et sécurité du travail du Québec

Le Centre patronal offre de nombreux services en santé et sécurité du travail (SST) aux entreprises de quelque 100 associations membres dont l’Association des Fonderies Canadiennes, qui s’est jointe au Centre, en 2003.

En 2009, nous avons présenté près de 440 formations, conférences et colloques, rejoignant ainsi près de 8 500 personnes avec des sujets tels que la sécurité des machines et la gestion administrative des réclamations. Plus de la moitié des activités de l’année ont eu lieu directement

dans les milieux de travail.

En consultant le site Internet du Centre patronal (www.centrepatronalsst.qc.ca), vous en apprendrez plus sur les activités offertes. Vous pouvez aussi vous inscrire à l’infolettre SST Bonjour ! Chaque mois, elle vous informera de l’actualité en matière de SST.

Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS)

The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) is now part of the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

The CFA and WSPS are currently investigating the development of an awards program for CFA members across Canada.

Annual & Issues Meeting

The next Annual & Issues Meetings will be held at the Waterfront Centre, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

• Issues Meeting (Quebec City) Ø February 20, 2012

• Issues Meeting  Ø March 22, 2012

• Annual Meeting Ø September 20, 2012