C.A.F.E.

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.

Growing Forward: The New Agricultural Policy Consultations Framework

Canada's federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture endorsed Growing Forward and announced $1.3 billion in funding for new Growing Forward programs at their annual meeting in Québec City.

Québec City, Quebec, July 11, 2008 - Communiqué

Growing Forward Framework Agreement

Consultations

May 27-28, 2008 - National Stakeholders' Meeting in Winnipeg

A meeting with national stakeholders took place on February 13th, 2008 in Ottawa to discuss the Growing Forward policy and program direction. The meeting included participants from national organizations selected by federal, provincial and territorial government.

The following report outlines what FPT governments heard during the May 27-28, 2008, national meeting.

Growing Forward - What we heard: Report from May 27-28, 2008 Consultation (PDF Version, 462 KB)

C.A.F.E. Economic, Education and Social Benefits Study
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Our teams have been hard at work this summer surveying thousands of fair-goers and accumulating that important information that will help us build our industry and maintain our relevance in today's fast-changing world. Be sure to check out Michael Harker's workshop at the C.A.F.E. convention in Saskatoon this November to find out more.

Renew Your C.A.F.E. Membership Online!

It's that time again, folks. Your 2007-2008 membership expires on September 30, 2008. Renewing your C.A.F.E. membership just got easier ... click here to fill out your information and procede to online payment for your 2008-2009 C.A.F.E. membership. You can also give us a call (1-800-663-1714) or fax us your renewal (613-233-1154). How's that for easy?!

Handwashing/sanitizing Signage Program 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.