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APRIL 30, 2025 NEWSLETTER
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER'S WEEK
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We would like to take this opportunity, during National Volunteer's Week, to thank our volunteer Board of Directors for their strategic guidance and passion for the industry.
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A special thanks also to all of the other individuals and organizations who volunteer their time to help CAMM, and our industry, thrive!
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CAMM'S 39TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Tickets and sponsorships for CAMM's Annual Golf Tournament remain available!
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This is a can't miss event and sells out every year. CAMM Director of Events, Mike Hicks, has done an excellent job planning this tournament for 39 years and it is an opportunity to have fun, golf, connect and win prizes!
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PRESS RELEASE - RED SEAL UPDATE
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A heartfelt thank you to the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce for advancing the Red Seal designation for mold making as a policy resolution through its Advocacy Committee. CAMM is proud that Executive Director Nicole Vlanich had the opportunity to bring this issue forward and contribute to this important initiative as a member of the committee.
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A significant milestone has been achieved with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce approving the resolution at its most recent Annual General Meeting. The resolution will now be included in the OCC’s Policy Compendium and presented to the Premier’s Office, relevant provincial ministries, and senior government officials—ensuring the priorities and recommendations of Ontario’s business community are heard at the highest levels.
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Read the full press release HERE
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WEBINAR - ENDGAME: DESIGNING YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE ULTIMATE REWARD.
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Hosted by: Private Financial Group
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CAMM members are invited to an exclusive webinar with Peter Dobrich, President of Private Financial Group, on Monday, May 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In this session, entitled Endgame: Designing Your Business for the Ultimate Reward, Peter will walk business owners through how to plan and prepare for the eventual sale or succession of their company. With over 80% of owners already thinking about their exit strategy, this webinar offers practical guidance on identifying your personal “Freedom Point,” understanding frictional costs of selling, and avoiding common timing mistakes in the market.
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The session will be live, with a Q&A opportunity, and a recorded version will also be made available for those unable to attend. This is a valuable resource for CAMM members who want to protect the business they’ve built and ensure a financially rewarding transition on their terms.
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Automate Canada is pleased to host the second annual Canadian Automation Leadership Summit, with Manufacturing Automation.
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CAMM and Automate Canada members receive discounted rates, and you can also join us for the Automate Canada AGM held the morning of the summit.
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Taking place this year in Kitchener-Waterloo, join us for a day of networking, education, information sharing and great automation takeaways. Register today to be part of an event that will bring together leaders, visionaries, and experts to discuss the latest automation solutions shaping Canadian manufacturing today
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ED REGAN MEMORIAL BURSARY
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The deadline for submissions to the Ed Regan Memorial Bursary is May 30th. This is an opportunity for a student to receive a $5,000 bursary from the Regan family to pursue a career in mold making or a related field.
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CHANGES TO ONTARIO APPRENTICESHIP
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As of April 2, 2025, Skilled Trades Ontario will take care of anything Apprenticeship related, through the STO portal.
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Previously, the Ontario government’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) provided prospective apprentices with an Application for Apprenticeship Training form that, once completed by an apprentice and their employer, registered them to become an apprentice in Ontario.
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But as of April 2, 2025, that entire process has switched over to Skilled Trades Ontario.
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That means they’re now taking on the following essential tasks:
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- Registering apprenticeship training agreements and authorizing sponsors, making it easier for prospective tradespeople to start their apprenticeship journey
- Administering certifying exams through Prometric Canada Testing Services, ensuring that exams are professional and secure
- Issuing Certificates of Apprenticeship upon program completion and officially recognizing apprenticeship-related skills and achievements
In the past, many of these functions were handled by the MLITSD. The goal of the new approach is to bring as many functions as possible under the umbrella of the STO, which apprentices already use to track their critical apprenticeship documentation and sponsorship.
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