PMAC, established in November 1998, is a multi-stakeholder group that fosters communication and dialogue among stakeholders and with PMRA and provides advice to the Minister of Health on policies and issues relating to the federal pest management regulatory system. CCSPA is a founding member and is represented by a member of our Board of Directors.

Sectoral Advisory Group on International Trade (SAGIT) for Energy, Chemicals and Plastics

Established in 1986, SAGITs are comprised of senior business executives with representation from industry associations, labour/environment, non-government organizations (NGOs) and academia. SAGITs give their members the opportunity to give confidential advice to the Minister for International Trade on matters pertaining to the Government of Canada's trade policy agenda. CCSPA is represented by our President.

"We belong to several trade associations and from a value perspective, nothing can match CCSPA. The professionalism and the effectiveness of the organization are unmatched. To me, it is the Gold standard to which all others should aspire." Doug Thiemann General Manager Home Hardware - Home Products Division

Economic Management Advisory Committee (EMAC)

EMAC was established in April 1997 "to advise the Executive Director, PMRA, on specific ways to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness without compromising health or environmental protection and while maintaining industry competitiveness." EMAC meets approximately twice per year. CCSPA and members of the CCSPA Registered Products Committee (RPC) sit on this committee.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act Industry Co-ordinating Group (CEPA ICG)

CEPA ICG is a group of associations and companies that are affected by CEPA and includes both producers and users of chemicals in Canada. The group was formed during the formal multi-stakeholder consultation in 1985-86 to provide an industry backup for representatives on the consultation team, and it has continued to serve as a valuable forum for communication between government and industry on CEPA-related issues. CCSPA sits on this committee.

Non-Agricultural Working Group (NAWG)

NAWG is an international stakeholders' group made up of representatives from several North American trade associations and companies from the US, Canada and Mexico. NAWG was formed to address antimicrobial and non-agricultural pesticide issues within the framework of the North American Free Trade Agreement Technical Working Group (NAFTA TWG) on Pesticides in order to reduce trade barriers and increase access to products over NAFTA borders. CCSPA and our members participate in this group.

Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) and Board of Directors for Stewardship Ontario

Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) is a permanent, non-share, non-government corporation created under the Waste Diversion Act on June 27, 2002, to develop, implement and operate waste diversion programs for a wide range of materials that include Blue Box Waste and Household Special Waste (HSW). CCSPA is represented by a member appointed by our Board of Directors.