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June 1, 2020
Canada CoatingsHUB Delivers Real-time Data

The Canada CoatingsHUB Delivers Real-time Data for Complete Regulatory Compliance

June 1, 2020 The Canadian Coatings Association (CPCA) recognizes the growing challenge of staying up-to-date...
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May 11, 2020
CCA Corner

CPCA Corner: Public Safety Canada Designates Paint & Coatings an Essential Service

Public Safety Canada Designates Paint & Coatings and Essential Service CPCA distributed a backgrounder to...
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April 13, 2020
CPCA: Paint, Coatings Industry Supporting Essential Services at this Critical Time

CPCA: Paint, Coatings Industry Supporting Essential Services at this Critical Time

April 13, 2020 During these difficult times dealing with the pandemic, CPCA members have been working responsibly...
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April 2, 2020

SME’s are the Bedrock of Canada’s Economy

AS IN OTHER COUNTRIES, Canada’s coatings sector is a mix of large multinational and national...
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March 11, 2020
CCA Corner

CPCA Corner: Problem Formulation and Informed Substitution

Problem Formulation and Informed Substitution CPCA is part of a larger industry group of associations/companies...
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February 2, 2020

Digital Support in Chemicals Management

THE C-SUITE MUST HAVE access to all relevant data points to make informed decisions for...
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December 2, 2019

Antimicrobial Coatings Under Attack in Canada

IT’S SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST in life and in business, but neither you nor your...
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October 24, 2019
Regulatory Reform

TARGETED REGULATORY REFORM LONG OVERDUE IN CANADA

In September CPCA responded to the federal government’s call for views on regulatory modernization in...
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October 18, 2019

It’s Time to Reduce Red Tape in Waste Recycling in Ontario

THE PAINT AND COATINGS INDUSTRY has been a leader in waste recycling in Canada for...
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