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Cloverdale Exhibition Association searching for new
General Manager
Click here for more info.


 

The newest edition of the Canadian Fair News is in the mail and on the web.  Click the picture to download your copy.

You can also get your own glossy hard copy delivered straight to your door with our new Individual Subscription.  Click here to download the subscription form, fill it in and fax it back to 613-233-1154.  Simple!
 

 Imagine Canada launches
Charity Tax Tools website!

Click here to go there.
 


Harmonized Sales Tax in Ontario

Information can be found at: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english
/index.html


 There is much information available through the Public Health Agency of Canada website on dealing with pandemic influenza. 
 

 

Upcoming Industry Conventions

  

October 21-23, 2010 - BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions, Vernon BC

 

November 17 - 20, 2010 - C.A.F.E. Convention, Calgary AB

 

November 29 - December 1, 2010 - IAFE Convention, Las Vegas NV 

 

 

 

Industry Connections

 

Copyright Board of Canada - Proposed Tariffs for 2009

What's New at the Copyright Board of Canada

NRCC (Neighboring Rights Collective of Canada)

SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada)

Information on Cross-Border Identification

 

 

 

 

Northlands announces Sports and Facility Management Expert
as New President & CEO

Northlands is excited to announce the appointment of Richard Andersen CFE, an experienced and renowned leader in sports and facility management, as the new President and CEO of the organization.

For full press release, click here.


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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announces New CEO

Message from Gayle McPherson, President & Chair of the Board
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Jadavji to the position of CEO effective immediately. Over the past eleven years, Bob's contributions to the Royal have been immeasurable and the Board has great confidence in his ability to guide the Fair forward, attaining even greater heights. We look forward to working with Bob in his new role and are comforted knowing that we have entrusted this wonderful institution to such capable hands.

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Handwashing/sanitizing Signage now available! 

The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions has developed signage that you can place on your fair grounds to inform and educate your consumers. Click here to download your order form.

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The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a non-profit organization whose principle role is to provide leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and exhibition industry.

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2010 Convention


Registration is now open for the 84th Annual Convention in Calgary, November 17 - 20, 2010.  Click here for more information about the convention.

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We would like to thank our 2009 Convention Hosts - the Prince Edward Island Association of Exhibitions - for all their help in making this year's convention a huge success.  Many thanks to all the volunteers, the speakers, the exhibitors and performers, the auction item donors (and buyers!) and all the delegates.  It was a grand time.

 

 

 
Important Deadlines


The next Fair News goes out the middle of June, 2010! 

We would love to include your articles and/or pictures of your fairs. 

Times are tough - advertising with C.A.F.E. is a cost-effective way to get your name out there.

 Click here for the 2010 rate card. 

Deadline for all articles, photos, ad copy - June 4, 2010.  Contact Kim at kim.chadsey@canadian-fairs.ca 

 
Fairs in Canada

 
Want to visit your local fair?  For a complete listing of fairs in your area, please go to the related Provincial Association or Tourism Board listed below.

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
NFLD & Labrador
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

 

The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibition is a registered Canadian charity.  Our Canada Revenue Number is: 11882 9365 RR 0001

Your donations will go to our Education Programming, allowing us to create opportunities for you, our members, to develop the tools you need for success.  Your support is much appreciated.  As a registered charity, we will issue a tax receipt for all donations over $10.00

To make a donation, contact our office at 1-800-663-1714 or click on the logo below: