Leadership makes the difference

Advocating for manufacturers and exporters. Building a more competitive business environment. Providing critical and timely intelligence. Strengthening leadership through best practices and leveraging networks for success. We are Canada's largest trade and industry association.

We are Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.

Vice President's Greeting

Ian Howcroft
Vice President, CME Ontario

Welcome to the CME Ontario. As you go through our website you will discover many of the value-added services and products we offer to our members.

Our advocacy efforts involve the province with many major government committees and activities in the policy arena that have an impact on Ontario manufacturers and exporters. Members are kept fully informed about divisional activities and are also involved in all our lobbying efforts.

From training seminars, best practices, publications, issue research and affinity programs, we are able to deliver practical and applicable information on a need-to-know basis.There is simply no better way to learn than from the best. CME Ontario opens doors to benchmarking, best practices and networking through a wide range of year around events that encourage member participation and to return to their companies with real knowledge.

Our staff of experts in such fields as trade, environment, taxation, workers' compensation and occupational health and safety, and human resources can assist you up up-to-date and relevant information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Save money. Access new business opportunities. Promote your business.  

CME's Industry Benefits Program (IBP) delivers value where you need it most – on your bottom line. Our suite of specialized and discounted products and services offer up to $50,000 in instant savings, including up to 60% off travel, insurance and other business essentials. Exclusive to CME members, the IBP offers more than just great deals. You also receive:

• Access to CME's foreign market specialists 
• Annual subscription to 20/20 magazine 
• First-to-know information on new funding opportunities and government programs 
• Discounted rates for company-specific policy and government relations activities 
• Preferred rates for CME networking and education events 

For more information, call the IBP hotline at 1-877-427-1141 or click here to start saving.

 

Exporting and export-ready manufacturers in Southern Ontario can now access up to $75,000 in new funding to improve their global competitiveness. Click here to learn more.

View our events calendar.

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Five priorities for a more competitive Ontario

On behalf of the one million voting Ontarians employed in the manufacturing and exporting sectors, CME submitted a five-point plan to all party leaders in the 2011 provincial election. These priorities must continue to be central for all representatives in Ontario's 40th Legislative Assembly.