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November 30, 2023: CAEM to Co-Host Webinar Featuring IRCC Representatives Discussing Visas for Business Events

In June 2023 CAEM, in partnership with Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC) and the Tourism Association of Canada (TIAC), hosted a webinar featuring officials from Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  Recording available here. CAEM, MMBC, and TIAC have partnered once again to host a follow-up webinar with IRCC, scheduled for… Read More

November 13, 2023: Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

  Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry  TORONTO November 8, 2023 – Exhibition Place’s Laura Purdy has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the newly established North American chapter of the Global Association of the Exhibition… Read More

November 8, 2023: CAEM Announces New Management Company

Essentient Association Management named as the new management firm for the Canadian Association of Exposition Management MISSISSAUGA, ON (November 8, 2023 ) – The Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM)  is pleased to announce the appointment of Essentient Association Management as CAEM’s new management firm effective January 1, 2024. Essentient… Read More

November 1, 2023: Advocacy Update: Business Visas to be Expedited + Register for the IRCC Visa Webinar

OTTAWA TO EXPEDITE BUSINESS VISITOR VISAS  The Federal Government released a report yesterday (October 31) which promises to prioritize visa processing for international business visitors attending major trade shows, conferences, and events in Canada. The report, An Immigration System for Canada’s Future – A plan to get us there, includes… Read More

August 14, 2023 – Support our campaign to extend the CEBA repayment deadline – Send a letter to your MP today!

CAEM continues to advocate on behalf of its membership and the industry as a whole.  We actively participate in significant industry working groups who are meeting with various government departments on key files such as the changes to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)  Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project… Read More