About CECA-ACEA

The several purposes of our organization are:

  • To be a service organization;
  • To promote better relations between the members of this Association and prospective users of equipment as defined within our constitution
  • For each member to be of mutual aid and assistance to the remaining members in those ways necessary to promote their welfare.
  • To maintain liaison with the remainder of the elevator industry;
  • To maintain a central office consistent with the structure of the organization;
  • To gather, analyze, appraise and disseminate information and ideas pertaining to the elevator industry;
  • To constantly strive for the betterment of relations between employee and employer;
  • To act as representative of its members in negotiations with the International Union of Elevator Constructors and other labour organization with which this Association may be authorized to deal;
  • In general, to do all things proper and necessary to promote the general welfare of the Association and the members thereof and to contribute to its well-being to the end that it will at all times wisely serve its members, the industry and the public;
  • Including liaison with the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments of Canada
The Canadian Association is represented by three regions: Eastern, Central and Western as well as international members. The following our some of our key objectives:
  • to nurture relationships between the elevator contractors and the suppliers in the various areas;
  • to be accessible to start up companies within our industry;
  • to work with the government agencies at various levels;
  • to continue to network with other associations in North America to be involved in the consultation process when new code is proposed and introduced;
  • to work with insurance companies to ensure member contractors receive equitable rates;
  • to promote the 'Safety Rider' program in elementary schools through school districts within each province.