Left to right: Brian Prendergast, Chair, CCSPA;
Tony Clement, Minister of Industry; Shannon Coombs, President, CCSPA

Each year, CCSPA members have a unique opportunity to network with government speakers from Health Canada, Environment Canada and Industry Canada. This Interface gives delegates the opportunity to pose questions to and network with the people making the legislative and regulatory policies that affect their companies. We also have political speakers providing unique perspectives from Parliament Hill. This year, the Interface was held April 21-23, 2009, at the Marriott Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario. Our meeting was an outstanding success. Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, as well as over 20 government officials attended our government luncheon.

CCSPA Annual Conference

Left to right: Monte Kwinter, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment;
Shannon Coombs, President, CCSPA; Brian Prendergast, Chair, CCSPA

This conference provides an opportunity to discuss issues of concern facing our industry sector, achieve personal growth and development, increase your knowledge, hear new ideas and network with industry peers and conference speakers. This year, CCSPA held its Annual Conference on October 8, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. Monte Kwinter, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, was our keynote speaker. In his address, the McGuinty Government acknowledged the Consumer Ingredient Communication Initiative announced by CCSPA on April 2, 2008. The new leader of the Conservative party in Ontario also joined the Board of Directors for a meet and greet during the meeting!

CCSPA Board of Directors with Tim Hudak, Leader, Conservative Party, Ontario

CCSPA Publications CCSPA's Microgram newsletter is posted 3 times a year on our Members Only website to keep members up to date on our progress regarding the issues of concern to our industry. The Formulator magazine is published annually and addresses the key issues and concerns for our industry. CCSPA monitors the Government of Canada website and all official government publications for issues that will impact our members. CCSPA Bulletins are posted on our Members Only website to alert members to new regulations and proposed changes to legislation, as well as to give updates on ongoing issues.