Successful day celebrating the CTMA’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament
Successful day celebrating the CTMA’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament June 4 2024 marked the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association’s (CTMA) 26th Annual Shotgun Golf Tournament, held at Pine Knot Golf & Country Club in Dorchester. Once again sold-out with more than 132 golfers who enjoyed 18 holes, networking, contests, raffle prizes, and of course, a delicious steak dinner and special presentations. Special Presentations & Giveaways The CTMA presented John Lammers from Anchor Danly with a special shoutout to mark his retirement in June. “I’d just like to say how much I have enjoyed working and spending time with John
UPDATE: CTMA’S efforts to raise awareness around EV supply chain, unfair Chinese trade practices
Representatives of the CTMA recently met with industry and trade representatives from both the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide insights into the challenges facing the MTDM industry, especially those related to imports of Chinese tooling. CTMA photo The CTMA’s executive director, Robert Cattle; president, Louis Jahn; and vice president, Larry Delay, recently met with industry and trade representatives from both the Federal and Provincial Governments to raise awareness and provide insights into the challenges facing the machine, tool, die and mould industry, especially those related to imports of Chinese tooling. The purpose of the meeting was
CTMA submits proposal for EV supply chain, unfair Chinese trade practices
On July 2, 2024, Canada launched a 30-day consultation on potential policy responses to protect Canada’s auto workers and its growing EV industry from unfair trade practices, and prevent trade diversion resulting from recent action taken by Canadian trading partners. The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has put a great deal of effort working with the APMA to submit a proposal to the Department of Finance—International Trade Policy Division—EV Consultation, which is something that the government has called for. “We are hoping that this proposal gets us in the door to meet in-person, for it is not only Chinese
CTMA launches another round of Career-Ready program
The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) is pleased to announce its very successful Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities program has been extended for another year! The CTMA has received funding from the Skills Development Fund, through Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), to provide 300 Experiential Work Placements (EWPs), to encourage more career opportunities within the precision metalworking sector. Applications will be accepted between April 1, 2024, and January 13, 2025, and will be assessed on a first-come first-served basis until all funds have been fully allocated. Eligible employers may receive non-repayable contributions to subsidize
CTMA celebrates 60th Anniversary at AGM & Dinner
Since opening its doors in 1963, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has accomplished an impressive amount—not only within the organization—but for the industry, as well. It’s no surprise the organization’s Annual General Meeting & Dinner was once again nearly sold out with more than 180 guests gathering to also celebrate its 60th anniversary on Sept. 21, at the Lamplighter Inn in London, Ont. A commemorative video was created and shown at the event, and it is available online here. The AGM & Dinner also featured the Annual Apprentice Awards; a keynote presentation by Joe Roberts, aka the
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