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CKCA wants the Canadian government to buy Canadian made cabinets for national housing program.
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to ensure the federal government will consider the Canadian cabinetry manufacturers in the federal government’s national housing initiative. The CKCA Board of Directors moved that motion relating to the federal government procurement process at its National Forum in Kelowna B.C.
CKCA’s board said: “Any business receiving government funding, subsidies, or incentives within the building and construction sectors must be required to source cabinetry products “Made in Canada” as a condition of eligibility. Specifically, CKCA requests that the federal, provincial, and municipal government housing initiatives be required to source its cabinetry from Canadian companies where the products are manufactured in Canada.”
Luke Elias, CKCA vice-president said, “Building more homes and other infrastructure has become increasingly important in the country. We urge the Prime Minister to ensure Canadian manufacturers and builders are the driving force behind Canada’s housing program. The procurement process should require Canadian companies be considered first where the products are manufactured in Canada.”
“Let’s ensure Canadian companies are at the centre of the national housing initiative. This will help to keep taxpayers’ money in the country and support our economy and our communities knowing that manufacturing is the economic engine of Canada,” Elias added.
The Canadian kitchen cabinet manufacturers are a significant part of the country’s economy. They employ more than 25,000, and generate more than $4.7 billion in annual revenue.
This fact carries a unique sense of pride, ownership and longevity to continue the legacies started by the original owners many of whom came from other countries choosing to settle and build their lives and successful businesses in Canada.
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA), established in 1968, is a national trade association representing the kitchen cabinet industry in Canada. CKCA works to inspire progress and innovation in the industry, by promoting excellence, facilitating continuous improvement and working to ensure high standards for design and manufacturing are upheld.
