A Reminder of the Benefits Available to You
As a valued member of the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), you’re part of a national community committed to advancing Canada’s precision machining, tooling, automation, and manufacturing sectors. Your membership provides access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your business, strengthen your workforce, and keep you connected to industry developments.
Here’s a quick reminder of the key benefits available to you—and how to make the most of them.
Your Member Benefits at a Glance:
Networking & Industry Connections
Participate in CTMA plant tours, events (AGM & Golf Tournament), and virtual sessions to build relationships, exchange ideas, and connect with potential customers, partners, and suppliers.
Enjoy preferred pricing on CTMA events and exclusive exhibitor rates at Canada’s top manufacturing technology shows.
Career-Ready Program
Members are eligible to participate in CTMA’s Career-Ready program, which provides significant wage subsidies to help employers hire and train new apprentices, high school and post-secondary graduates, co-op students, job seekers, and employees looking to upskill—supporting workforce development while reducing onboarding costs.
Advocacy & Industry Representation
Your membership amplifies CTMA’s voice as we engage with government, advocate for funding and training programs, and work to improve the competitiveness of the tooling and machining sector.
Annual Wage & Business Survey
Participate in the Annual Wage & Business Survey to gain complimentary access to the survey results—a valuable benchmarking resource offering detailed insights into compensation, benefits, business trends, and key industry metrics.
Promotional Visibility
As a CTMA member, your company gets valuable visibility in the CTMA View magazine, Buyers’ Guide, member directory, and across our social media platforms—helping your business get noticed by potential customers and partners.
• Want us to highlight your latest updates? Send over your article ideas!
• Captured a cool shop video or a great event photo? We’d love to share it on our social channels!
Sponsorship Opportunities
CTMA offers a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to showcase your brand while supporting the industry. From celebrating the next generation of talent through our Annual Apprentice Awards and High School Awards, to connecting with industry leaders at our AGM or on the green during our Annual Golf Tournament, sponsorship with CTMA provides high visibility, meaningful engagement, and the chance to make a real impact.
Members’ Only Forum
Engage directly with peers in CTMA’s online Members’ Only Forum. Ask questions, share expertise, exchange best practices, and tap into the knowledge of industry professionals across Canada.
Industry News & Intelligence
CTMA newsletters, CTMA View magazine and regular updates keep you informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, government programs, market shifts, and key opportunities.
Advertising Opportunities
Promote your business to the industry through CTMA’s communications channels. Members receive special rates for advertising in Bits & Pieces and CTMA View magazine, helping you increase visibility and reach a targeted audience of manufacturing professionals.
Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Stay Involved.
Your CTMA membership is more than a directory listing—it’s a comprehensive resource that supports your business, workforce, and the growth of the entire manufacturing community. By taking full advantage of your benefits, you strengthen both your company and the sector as a whole.
If you need help accessing any benefits or updating your membership information, reach out anytime at marketing@ctma.com.