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CPDN is a Service Provider to Independent Drug Manufacturers. All products are sold by their respective manufacturers / distributors. The CPDN Program permits hospitals to consolidate the ordering and delivery of pharmaceutical products from a number of independent drug manufacturers and to issue a single payment for those products.

CPIA is a trade association dedicated to Promoting and Protecting the Plastics Brand. CPIA is the voice of the Canadian Plastics Industry. With over 3,198 companies employing 91,530 workers, Canada’s $26.3-billion plastics industry is a sophisticated, multi-faceted sector encompassing plastic products manufacturing, machinery, moulds, and resins. The CPIA is a dynamic, member-driven organization dedicated to the growth of plastics businesses and helping the industry reach its full potential. We are an advocacy association, and we speak with one powerful voice. For North American wide membership information, visit our web site www.plastics.ca or call 905.678.7748 Our three priorities are: Just the facts: CPIA prides itself on communicating the facts behind plastics’ manufacturing and use – from the material’s economical, social and environmental contributions to the size and strength of the Canadian manufacturing sector. Second lives: CPIA is committed to increasing the amount of plastic and the different types of plastic waste being diverted from landfill through the use of various waste management options, such as reuse, recycle and energy recovery. New opportunities: CPIA remains committed to building upon the industry’s long history of innovation and achievement by taking advantage of new opportunities and meeting industry challenges as they arise.

The Canadian Poverty Institute is an inter-disciplinary institute housed within Ambrose University that seeks to heal poverty through teaching, research and public education. OUR VISION A compassionate and just society where the material, social and spiritual gifts and needs of all people are realized. OUR MISSION To contribute to the healing of poverty in Canada through teaching, research and public education that informs policy and enhances practice. The Canadian Poverty Institute provides opportunities for students, faculty, non-profit organizations, government, churches and the community to learn about and research poverty, and to discern and share solutions for the betterment of all Canadians. WHAT WE DO The Canadian Poverty Institute conducts research and teaching that informs public policy and promotes effective practices to prevent and eradicate poverty. Research: Faculty and students conduct independent and contracted research on the causes, impacts and solutions to poverty. Teaching: Students at Ambrose University have the opportunity to pursue concentrations in Poverty Studies as part of their academic curriculum. Public Education: Public learning events and activities increase our collective awareness and understanding of poverty in our communities. OUR PHILOSOPHY The Canadian Poverty Institute believes that poverty must be addressed through the restoration of trust relationships that build resilience by strengthening the bonds of community. It is in the resilience of community that the gifts of all people can be valued and brought into being. We believe that by actively seeking, nurturing and sharing the gifts people hold poverty in all its forms will be eradicated. The Canadian Poverty Institute is grounded in the Christian tradition of extending compassion while seeking justice and reconciliation for the marginalized and oppressed.

Established in 1999, the Canadian Private Copying Collective (CPCC) is an umbrella organization whose member collectives represent songwriters, recording artists, music publishers and record companies. The CPCC is the non-profit organization responsible for collecting and distributing private copying levies on behalf of its member collectives. What we do: • Collect the private copying levies • Enforce the private copying tariff • Distribute the private copying levies • Advocate on behalf of our members Établie en 1999, la Société canadienne de perception de la copie privée (SCPCP) est un organisme confédéral qui représente les auteurs-compositeurs, les artistes-interprètes, les éditeurs de musique et les maisons de disques. La SCPCP est l’organisme à but non lucratif responsable de la perception et de la distribution des redevances pour la copie privée au nom de ses sociétés membres. Ce que nous faisons : • Perception des redevances pour la copie privée • Application du tarif pour la copie privée • Distribution des redevances pour la copie privée • Défense des intérêts de nos membres

The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is the national association for Canada’s propane industry, representing about 400 member companies in every region of the country. Our Vision Propane is a safe, innovative, and accessible energy choice critical to Canada’s low-carbon future. Our Mission As the trusted voice of the propane industry, we create the conditions for responsible market growth through advocacy, training, and emergency response.

The mission of the CPPC is to: - promote dialogue and networking; - facilitate information and knowledge exchange; - develop approaches to common issues; and - provide leadership for the resolution of shared challenges… …to the benefit of public procurement in Canada and the citizens it serves. La mission du CCMP est de : - promouvoir le dialogue et l’établissement de réseaux; - faciliter l’échange de renseignements et de connaissances; - apporter des réponses aux questions communes; et - assurer le leadership nécessaire pour relever les défis communs… …en étant au service des marchés publics du Canada et des citoyens que nous servons.