Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is run by business, for your business.

Canada’s largest trade and industry association, CME promotes the continuous improvement of Canadian manufacturing and exporting through engagement of government at all levels.  Its mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and enable the success of Canadian goods and services exporters in markets around the world.

Our mission is to play a critical role in our members' success by helping Canadian manufacturers and exporters excel and grow in domestic and global markets. 

In order to accomplish our mission, CME:

• Facilitates member access to cost-saving services, networking & business opportunities
• Advocates on behalf of members
• Communicates strategic business trends to members, governments, & stakeholders
• Educates members with respect to best business practices

CME is the FACE of Canadian manufacturing and exporting

Member Profile

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, known as the Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada until October, 2000, was formed through the merger in 1996 of the Canadian Manufacturers Association (CMA) and the Canadian Exporters Association (CEA). Our history dates back more than 130 years. 1871 Ontario Manufacturers' Association (OMA) founded 1877 OMA name changed to Canadian Manufacturers' Association (CMA) 1878 CMA founded the Canadian National Exhibition 1890 CMA founded the forerunner to Canadian Trade Commissioners Service and the forerunner of Canadian Transport Commission 1899 Canadian Trade Index (CTI) published for first time 1900 A total of 4,000 copies of CTI distributed at the Paris Exposition 1902 CMA given Dominion Charter (Act of Parliament) to carry on business. CME maintains this Charter and is the only association in Canada with the powers that this grants including the power to hold official hearings. (May 15, 1902) 1905 CMA chartered ocean liner "Victorian" to carry 278 members to England to promote Canadian goods 1919 CMA Maritime, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Pacific divisions established. 1920 Pacific division renamed British Columbia Division 1923 CMA equipped "Canadian Train" travels across France showcasing Canadian products 1931 CMA exhibited Canadian products on board Canadian/Australian Good Will ocean liner 1932 CMA exhibited on West Indies Exhibition cruise 1939 CMA led mission to England to plan for outbreak of WW2 hostilities and participated in New York World's Fair 1943 Canadian Exporters' Association (CEA) founded 1954 Newfoundland CMA branch established. Maritime division becomes the Atlantic Division 1962 CMA Prairie Division split into Manitoba/Saskatchewan and Alberta Divisions 1984 CEA joined with Canadian Government to present the Canadian Export Awards 1987 Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Saskatchewan established as separate divisions within CMA 1989 CMA unveiled seminal paper "The Aggressive Economy," outlining the need for Canada to become globally competitive 1991 CMA celebrated 120th Anniversary with gala in Toronto 1992 CEA established the Robert L. Richardson Award for Excellence in International Trade Studies. 1995 "Manufacturing Our Future" published by CMA 1996 CMA and CEA merged to form Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada. Later joined by Association of Provincial Research Organizations (APRO). Alliance is Canada's largest industry association. 1997 Alliance Magazine launched 2000 Alliance becomes Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) 2006 Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) rebrands CME Magazine to 20/20 Canada's industry association magazine