• CCSPA representatives attended over 250 meetings on behalf of our members in 2007.
• CCSPA sent more than 50 letters to key government officials in 2007.
• CCSPA regularly meets with key Health Canada, Environment Canada and Industry Canada officials.
• CCSPA does it all for less: consultant fees can be as much as $500 just to read the Canada Gazette!

Non-compliance is costly

• Your company could be subject to penalties of which you are not aware.
• You could pay up to $1 million and/or serve up to 3 years in prison for non-compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.
• The Pest Management Regulatory Agency can charge more than $4000 for a very serious violation of the Pest Control Products Act.

Missed opportunities are costly

• CCSPA provides the industry consensus on various issues to relevant government officials who shape policy and regulation.
• CCSPA committees collaborate with government officials to develop significant policies based on our members' input.