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Agriculture and Food 

• AGCare

• Ontario Restaurant Association

Business Development

• Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Chemicals / Plastics

• Canadian Chemical Producers Association

• Canadian Manufacturers of Chemical Specialities Association

• Canadian Plastics Industry Association

• Canadian Polystyrene Association

• Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada

• Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada

• Vinyl Institute of Canada

Energy

• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

• Independent Power Producers Society of Ontario

• Municipal Electric Association

• Propane Gas Association of Canada

Environmental Management

• Canadian Environmental Industry Association

Finance

• Canadian Bankers Association

Forestry

• Canadian Pulp and Paper Association

• Ontario Forestry Association

Hotels / Motels

• Ontario Accomodation Association (Motel Ontario)

• Ontario Hotel & Motel Association

Mining and Aggregates

• Aggregate Producers of Ontario

• Mining Association of Canada

• Ontario Mining Association

• Prospecters and Developers Association

Tourism and Recreation

• Ontario Private Campground Association

• Ontario Golf Association

• Royal Canadian Golf Association

Transportation

• Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association

• Ontario Automobile Recyclers Association

• Ontario Good Roads Association

• Ontario Motor Coach Association

• Ontario Trucking Association

• Railway Association of Canada

Urban Development

• Ontario Home Builders Association

• Urban Development Institute

Waste Management

• Ontario Waste Management Association

Note:

Descriptions of each association is taken from the association's web site.

N/A = "not available"

AGCare
Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment (AGCare), through its 16 member groups, represents Ontario's 45,000 growers of field and horticultural crops on agricultural pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, and other related environmental issues.

AGCare
Agricultural Groups Concerned about Resources and the Environment (AGCare), through its 16 member groups, represents Ontario's 45,000 growers of field and horticultural crops on agricultural pesticide use, crop biotechnology developments, and other related environmental issues.

Ontario Restaurant Association
The Ontario Restaurant Association (ORA) is the proactive voice of the foodservice industry in Ontario, protecting the industry from potentially harmful legislation at all levels of government. In addition, the ORA provides money-saving benefits to its members. Membership consists of all types of foodservice establishments, from small independents to chain establishments, as well as suppliers and institutions.

Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce represents over 50,000 business members through a network of 181 community Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, in addition to over 500 corporate members.

August 24, 1998: The web site is under construction. Check to see if more information is available on-line.

Canadian Chemical Producers Association
CCPA is actively involved with a wide range of public policy issues in its bid to promote a competitive, responsible and credible chemical industry. Our credibility with Canadians rests with our commitment to avail accurate, balanced and clear information on the industry, the chemicals and chemical products we manufacture, along with the environmental and health risks associated with those products.

Responsible Care is our most outstanding public achievement. Conceived and developed in Canada in the mid-1980s as a direct response to public concerns over chemicals in the world around us, it has now been adopted by over forty countries around the globe. Each of our member companies is committed to CCPA’s Responsible Care initiative. Through Responsible Care, we publicly demonstrate our unwavering commitment to manage our chemicals, chemical products and industrial processes responsibly.

Canadian Manufacturers of Chemical Specialities Association
CMCS is an industry trade association for companies who manufacture, market, process, package and distribute: Soaps & Detergents, Pest Control Products, Waxes & Polishes, Antiseptics, Sanitizers, Disinfectants, Aerosols, Antimicrobial Chemicals, Automotive Chemicals, Deodorizers, Flame Retarding Chemicals, Water Treatment Chemicals.

Canadian Plastics Industry Association
"To advance the prosperity and international competitiveness of the Canadian plastics industry in an environmentally and socially responsible manner". CPIA is a new organization that builds on the strengths of the Society of Plastics Industry (SPI), the Canadian Plastics Institute (CPI) and the Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada (EPIC), as well as a number of regional organizations.

Canadian Polystyrene Association
CPRA is the first and only dedicated polystyrene recycling facility in Canada.

Environment and Plastics Institute of Canada 
(no website found, but there are links to EPIC publications on the CPIA site)
EPIC delivers an effective response to plastic solid waste issues. This response concentrates on product stewardship, public affairs and communications.

Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada (no website available)
The Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada (SPI) has approximately 400 members, drawn mostly from the plastics processing industry, but with strong representation from synthetic resin suppliers and machinery and mould manufacturers.

The Vinyl Council of Canada
The Vinyl Council of Canada, formed in 1994, is a national trade group representing over 25 companies, including PVC resin and additive producers and processors representing virtually every end-use for PVC. Pipe and fittings, siding, film, sheet, custom and window profiles, rigid and flexible packaging and recyclers are all represented.

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers represents the upstream producing sector of the petroleum industry. Member companies find, develop and produce more than 95 per cent of Canada's natural gas and crude oil. Those companies range in size from start-up operations to major integrated companies. Associate members provide a broad range of services to the upstream sector of Canada's petroleum industry.

Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario (IPPSO)
IPPSO is a non-profit organization of power producers, equipment suppliers, consultants and environmentalists concerned with alternate energy production or non-utility generation (NUG). Technologies include cogeneration, small hydro, biomass, energy from waste, wind, solar, and other environmentally-preferable sources. IPPSO currently has over 600 members, including
100 corporate members, with annual sales of about $1 billion. IPPSO publishes a magazine (IPPSO FACTO), runs the annual Canadian Independent Power Conference and Trade Show, intervenes in public hearings, and represents the industry to government, utilities and the public.

Municipal Electric Association
The MEA is the umbrella organization, serving and representing Ontario's 276 non-profit municipal electric utilities.

Propane Gas Association of Canada (no website available)
The PGAC is a national not-for-profit association for the Canadian propane industry dedicated to maximizing the economic and environmental benefits of propane to Canadians, and promoting a safe and friendly product for all users from industrial to recreational.

Canadian Environmental Industry Association (Ontario)
Canadian Environment Industry Association - Ontario (CEIA Ontario) is a private sector, not-for-profit association that is dedicated to promoting the economic health of environment business, thereby strengthening its domestic and international competitiveness.

Canadian Bankers Association
Established in 1891, the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) is a professional industry association representing Canada's chartered banks - domestic and foreign. Canadian banks have over 8,000 branches and employ more than 221,400 Canadians.

Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
CPPA represents forest products companies across Canada. CPPA activities are funded by member companies. Each member company is represented on the Association's Board of Directors by its President or Chief Executive Officer. Together, our members account for nearly all the paper and pulp produced in Canada.

Ontario Forest Industry Association (no website available)

Ontario Accomodation Association (Motel Ontario)
The Ontario Accommodation Association is the non-profit association serving Ontario's independent accommodation industry.

Ontario Hotel & Motel Association
Founded in 1925, the OH&MA is the premier organization representing the accommodation, food and beverage service industry in the province of Ontario.

Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario

Founded in 1956, the APAO is a non-profit industry Association representing the construction aggregate industry in Ontario. The Association represents over 250 companies and corporations. Producing members supply over 85% of the Province's 115 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annually.

Mining Association of Canada
The Mining Association of Canada's mission is to promote, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry, for the benefit of all Canadians.

Ontario Mining Association (August 1998: website under development)

Prospecters and Developers Association of Canada
The PDAC is the national organization representing the interests of the exploration and development sector of the Canadian mineral industry. On behalf of its 7065 individual and 131 corporate members, the Association lobbies governments for policies which will foster a robust exploration industry and speaks to them about the industry's concerns.

Ontario Camping Association 
The Ontario Camping Association has given leadership, encouragement and direction to the organized camping movement for over 60 years. It is a voluntary, non-profit organization, comprised of individuals, camps and camping organizations who support organized camping as 'an educational, recreational experience, guided by trained leaders
in a natural environment.' 

Ontario Private Campground Association
The Ontario Private Campground Association is the representative body of the privately owned campgrounds in Ontario. While every campground in Ontario is not a member, the approximately 400 members are leaders in the development and promotion of camping in Ontario for the economic benefit of our Province.

Ontario Golf Association

Ontario's association of golf courses and golfers.

Royal Canadian Golf Association
The RCGA shall foster and promote the game of golf in Canada, preserve the traditions and history of the game, organize and administer the playing of National Golf Championships, operate golf related activities which contribute resources to deliver and improve programs, provide a leadership role for golf in Canada and have a presence at the International level which will endeavour to influence the development of golf worldwide.

The RCGA provides member clubs with the latest information about turf management, ensuring Canadian golfers have the best playing conditions possible while protecting the environment. Through sponsorship of the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation and the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada, the RCGA is promoting research and development in environmental and agronomic fields.

Ministry of Transportation Links to Industry Associations

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association (August 1998: website under development)
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association is a national industry association with a 70 year history of representing Canada's largest manufacturers of light and heavy duty vehicles. The CVMA serves as an effective bridge between member companies and governments federally and provincially on issues that affect the automotive industry in Canada. The CVMA facilitates the development of a consensual, industry position on a variety of issues common to all member companies.

Ontario Automobile Recyclers Association
The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association has been the voice of the auto recycling industry in Ontario since 1992. OARA has kept Auto Recyclers informed and involved with input and information into current industry trends and government legislative initiatives that affect auto recyclers. In addition, as the membership grows, numerous membership benefits are now available to enhance a members opportunities and productivity.

Ontario Good Roads Association
As Canada's largest municipal association, OGRA represents the transportation-related concerns of over 650 municipalities. For 104 years, this association has aided municipalities in their efforts to offer a world class road and transportation system.

Ontario Motor Coach Association
The Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA) is a trade association representing the interests of Ontario's intercity bus industry. On behalf of our 1,200 members, including 80 motor coach and 80 travel and tour operations, the OMCA works with all government levels to highlight the achievements of the province's intercity bus business. OMCA members provide scheduled, charter, tour, contract, transit and school bus services throughout the province.

Ontario Trucking Association
The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) was founded in 1926, and provides services and public policy advocacy for trucking companies hauling freight into, out of and within the Province of Ontario and the continent. OTA presently has about 800 member companies and is the only trucking association in Ontario that represents and has members from all segments of the industry -- for-hire carriers, private carriers, owner-operators, intermodal, suppliers, etc.

Railway Association of Canada
The RAC is the industry association of freight, passenger and commuter railways that operate throughout Canada. In June 1998, there are 45 railways operating in Canada and, with the growth of the short line railway industry, we expect our membership to grow.

Ontario Home Builders Association
The Ontario Home Builders' Association is the voice of the residential construction industry in Ontario. It represents approximately 3,400 member companies that are organized into 34 local associations across the province. Our membership is made up of all disciplines involved in residential construction, including builders, land developers, renovators, trade contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, realtors, mortgage lenders, apartment owners and managers, housing consultants, economists, planners, architects, engineers, and lawyers. Together they produce 80% of the province's new housing.

Urban Development Institute
The Urban Development Institute/Ontario (UDI) has acted as the voice of the land development, building and property management industry in Ontario for 40 years. The Institute is a non-profit organization supported by its members which include firms and individuals who own sizeable holdings of raw land, apartment units and business space.

Ontario Waste Management Association
The Ontario Waste Management Association, founded in 1977, speaks for nearly 300 independent companies in the private sector who provide the products and services for a better environment. Our business is to protect the environment through the proper management of waste and recyclable materials.