CKCA is pleased to share a good news story about one of our members, Woodlore. They got the attention of some important politicians recently and we hope to see more companies hosting political representatives. The kitchen cabinet industry generates $4.7billion in annual revenue and employs more than 25,000 individuals across Canada. We are in many communities, contributing to a local economies and we are also an integral part of the Canadian economy. Ensuring that Canadian manufacturing continues to thrive is important to us because we know the positive impact we have on Canadians jobs, communities and our economy.
“Woodlore has been trying to get government officials in here to show our capabilities and how we are a proud Canadian manufacturer.” says VP Operations & Business Development at Woodlore, located in Brampton, ON.
“We were pleased to host Pierre Poilievre, MP at our facility to provide a firsthand look at our operations, our team, and the value we bring to both the Canadian economy and our local community.”
“We have also welcomed several other officials in the past, including our local MP, Maninder Sidhu, who have taken the time to see the work we are doing here. Each visit is an opportunity to showcase our commitment to Canadian manufacturing, job creation, and innovation, while also sharing some of the challenges our industry faces and the support we need to remain competitive on a global scale.”
CKCA congratulates Woodlore for bringing elected officials into their plant. As we continue to advocate for our Canadian industry it’s important that politicians are aware of the many industries that are operating across the country. There is a diverse range of manufacturing industries in Canada. Recent trade wars and the dumping of cheap foreign cabinet imports into Canada only serve to hurt the domestic industry. Our industry complies with high employment and environmental standards. Our service levels and quality of what we produce is superior. We want Canadians to buy Canadian made cabinetry.
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