Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Email Format
Industry AssociationsOntario, Canada51-200 Employees
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada's largest trade and industry association, acting as the voice for manufacturing and global business. It directly represents more than 10,000 companies nationwide, with a large share of members being small and medium-sized enterprises. Through its broad membership network and initiatives such as the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition, CME touches more than 100,000 companies across manufacturing, global business, and related services. CME's membership network accounts for an estimated 82% of Canadian manufacturing production and 90% of goods and services exports. The organization engages in advocacy and policy work to support sector collaboration and industry priorities. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, CME operates as a national association focused on Canada's manufacturing and export sectors. A notable recent development is the launch of the Canadian Manufacturing Data Dashboard in 2025, an interactive resource that centralizes timely data on the sector. The organization also participates in sector events and partnerships with regional stakeholders to support manufacturing and related service industries.