CKCA National Forum

Quebec

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Dates Oct 5 - 8, 2026



Program and registration details Click here

Canadian Government Announced Counter Tariffs today on US product including...

See announcement here.

Includes kitchen cabinets under 9403.40 and vanities are under 9403.60.10. Flooring is not affected.

Who are the big 4 importers of kitchen cabinetry under code 9403.40 (according to Stats Can - 2025)

• China 89,568,198
• Italy 37,053,013
• United States 23,069,758
• Mexico 7,830,085

Section 338 - New US tariffs - Begins Aug 22.

Canada announced counter-tariffs effective Sept. 8 (no further details available yet).

CKCA is monitoring the news and will provide updates as we receive them.

Full list of Canadian goods subject to Section 338 50% tariffs.

A list of counter tariff goods will be provided once available.

Tariff and trade uncertainty - Summer 2026 roundup

What is Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters saying in response to the breakdown in negotiations? Click here.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) continues to update their Trade page. Click here.

A good source for updates from CME is posted from GHY, compliance experts. Click here to see their summary of the most recent tariffs.

One conversation can save you time and money!

Attend Manufacturers Roundtable

August 27, 2026

1pm - 2pm ET

*For kitchen cabinet manufacturers ONLY*

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Got a question? Send it in advance to sandra@ckca.ca

Aug 27 | Sept 17 | Oct 29 | Nov 26

If you manage HR you want to attend the CKCA 2026 HR Roundtable Series!

Aug 26, 2026

1pm - 2:15pm ET

*All HR managers welcome - FREE to ALL members*

We'll be discussing:

Where is friction showing up in your organization, and how do you measure the cost on productivity or individual performance?

When something isn't working, what steps does the organization take to find the root cause rather than managing symptoms of a prolem?

If you asked your team what the top three priorities are right now, would you hear the same answer?

REGISTER HERE

• Facilitated HR sessions with an expert HR consultant & 2 Ask Me Anything Sessions with an HR lawyer!



Aug 26 | Oct 28 | Dec 2

Woodworking Technology Days

October 23-26, 2026

Click here for details of what machine suppliers will be showcasing their products.

Nine extensive showrooms in Mississauga, Brampton and Cambridge, Ontario, showing a wide variety of machines with live demos

Get a closer one-to-one experience with machinery for your shop!

Mark your calendars!

The Kitchen and Bath Canada Expo is coming!

Visit the CKCA booth.



November 11-12, 2026

Toronto Congress Centre

Information can be found here.

Investment in building construction, June 2026

• The total value of investment in building construction decreased $109.7 million (-0.5%) to $23.2 billion in June. This occurred while the total value of building permits grew 18.5% in the month, reflecting the lag in converting permit issuance into on-site construction investment.
• In June, declines in investment in building construction were recorded in both the residential (-0.6%) and non-residential (-0.1%) sectors. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 5.7% in June.
• In dollar figures, in June, investment in residential building construction decreased $104.9 million to $16.1 billion, and investment in multi-unit construction was down $171.2 million to $8.6 billion.
• The value of non-residential investment in building construction edged down $4.7 million (-0.1%) to $7.1 billion. The decline was driven by the commercial component.
• Residential construction sector drives growth in the second quarter: investment in residential building construction increased $741.4 million to $44.0 billion, and both the single-family (+$576.0 million; +2.9%) and multi-unit (+$165.4 million; +0.7%) components contributed to the increase.
• For more information on housing, use the StatsCan Housing statistics portal.

Read the Statistics Canada report here.

Coming soon: CKCA Data Sources. Want to see what data sources we use to pull this type of valuable intel? Members can log in through Members Portal to gain access to this important info. Member log in instructions and access are coming soon!

Snapshots from the news clippings...

“… expect the Bank of Canada’s core inflation measures to drift a little bit above two per cent in the coming months as higher energy costs pass through to other prices in the economy."

"In 2025, the average Canadian family earned an income of $121,111 and paid total taxes equaling $50,721 (41.9%)."

Canadian manufacturing sales surged to record level in second quarter, despite tariffs

Financial Post, August 14, 2026

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canadian-manufacturing-sales-surged-to-record-level-in-second-quarter-despite-tariffs

No rush for Bank of Canada to raise interest rate even as inflation rate hits 3%, say economists

Financial Post, August 17, 2026

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-seen-holding-interest-rate-inflation-

data

Understanding the Rise in Canada’s Youth Unemployment

TD Bank Report, August 12, 2026

https://economics.td.com/ca-youth-unemployment

July housing starts down 19 per cent annually: CMHC

Juno News, August 19, 2026 (subscription may be required)

https://www.junonews.com/p/july-housing-starts-down-19-per-cent

Average Canadian family spent 42% of income on taxes—more than on housing, food and clothing combined

Fraser Institute, August 13, 2026

https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/taxes-versus-necessities-life-canadian-consumer-tax-

index-2026-edition

Canada launches temporary tariffs on wood cabinets and vanities

KPMG, August 12, 2026

https://kpmg.com/ca/en/insights/2026/08/canada-launches-temporary-tariffs-on-wood-cabinets-and-vanities.html

Kitchen Cabinet Trends Every Contractor Should Know in 2026

BNO News, August 12, 2026

https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/08/kitchen-cabinet-trends-every-contractor-should-know-in-2026/

3 Kitchen Cabinet Choices That Never Go Out of Style, According to Designers

Homes and Gardens, August 14, 2026

https://www.homesandgardens.com/decor/kitchens/kitchen-cabinets-that-never-go-out-of-style

This Is the Best Color for a Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

Martha Stewart, August 12, 2026

https://www.marthastewart.com/best-color-for-a-kitchen-12035164

What's The Average Lifespan Of Wood Kitchen Cabinets? VIDEO 

House Digest, August 14, 2026

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/videos/whats-average-lifespan-wood-kitchen-133000230.html

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