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- As the voice of Canada’s paint and coatings industry since 1913, CPCA continues advocating for the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental and social.
Industry
- CPCA member companies contribute $12.3 billion annually to Canada’s economy, directly and indirectly creating 86,000 jobs.
Sustainability
- The industry has long been on the cutting edge of environmental sustainability and an early adopter of product stewardship and recycling.
Advocacy
- Advocating for an evidence-based approach to regulations to ensure full industry compliance for better protection of human health and the environment.
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- Enroll today in CPCA’s online Coatings Technology Program and learn about the fundamentals of a multi-dimensional industry, leading to a Diploma in Coatings Technology.
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CPCA Blog

CPCA Blog features industry articles, contributions made to CFCM, messages from the President and CEO of CPCA and more. Our posts address emerging or existing industry issues, leading innovations, and showcase the sustainability efforts of our member companies and industry at large. Check back often for new posts, or follow CPCA on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.

September 17, 2018

Case Study: Proactive Government Relations

How Does Proactive Government Relations Benefit Members? ISSUE In 2008, the federal government declared Vinyl...

Your business success matters to us. CPCA members are provided with information on current and future regulations, industry economic statistics, government funding programs for R&D and more, all to support product formulations and profit margins.