MEDJCT launches Ontario Together Trade Fund
The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade (MEDJCT) has recently launched a new competitive funding program to support businesses to make near-term investments to enhance trade security and trade diversity – the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF). The OTTF is a $50 million fund to help businesses make short-term investments. It aims to help businesses serve more customers across the provinces, develop new markets, and bring back critical supply chains affected by U.S. tariffs. The program provides funding for companies to address impacts of U.S. trade disruptions and that align with Ontario’s key economic priorities, including: Trade diversity: Diversifying sales portfolios: Expanding
CTMA Attend The Empire Club: February 19, 2025
Manufacturing and Exporting in the New World Order – Trade, Tariffs and Trump February 12, 2025 On Wednesday February 19th 2025, Executive Director, CTMA, Robert Cattle attended this event hosted by The Empire Club. Our very own (Past President CTMA) David Glover co-owner of Harbour Technologies was a featured speaker along with Simon Drexler from Samuel Automation, Rob Wildeboer from Martinrea International Inc, Dawn Desjardins from Deloitte Canada and Vincent Caron from Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Robert gave an overview: It was a very interesting discussion on what the effects would be if the total
US Tariffs Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast
Cambridge Chamber of Commerce February Good Morning Breakfast February 12, 2025 The CTMA is working tirelessly to understand what is happening with the US tariffs in hopes of supporting our members. The February Good Morning Breakfast featured an exclusive behind-the-scenes recording of Business to Business, the radio show airing on 570 News every Sunday. Hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and Greg Durocher, President and CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the event provided valuable insights. The special guest speaker, Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers'
US Proposed Tariffs on Canadian Exports
U.S. Proposed Tariffs on Canadian Exports. What It Means For Our Members As you are no doubt aware, the United States has announced potential tariffs that will directly impact the Canadian tooling and machining industry. After coming within hours of initiating 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States on February 4, the American administration has announced that these tariffs will not be implemented for at least an additional month. To be clear, the threat of tariffs has not gone away—there remains a strong possibility that they will be implemented a month from
CTMA AGM Dinner 2024
CTMA AGM & DINNER 2024 LEADS THE WAY! The Annual General Meeting and dinner hosted by the CTMA proved to be yet again a great success. More than 150 guests attended the event at the Lamplighter Inn. Members took care of business matters and heard updates from the President Louis Jahn, Treasurer Ryan Wozniak and Executive Director Robert Cattle. Three new board members were nominated, congratulations to Tania Sabados Rapid Gear, Jeff Blackburn Exco Technologies and Steven Lenardon Arlen Tool. Robert Cattle took the opportunity to thank 3 departing Board members "Thank you to our departing Board
2024 Apprentice Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Apprentice Awards Winners Since 1994, the CTMA and its members have recognized, honoured, and provided encouragement to outstanding apprentices and pre-apprentices for the contribution they make to the industry. The CTMA’s Annual Apprentice Awards not only recognize these individuals, but also increases the awareness and value of skilled trades training, that highlights the competitiveness of the tooling and machining industry in Canada. This year, the CTMA celebrated the achievements of six very deserving individuals (one pre-apprentice; five apprentices) in the precision metalworking industry. Congratulations to the following winners: Alicia is a