CKCA National Forum

Quebec

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Dates Oct 5 - 8, 2026



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Customs Notice 26-17: Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order

If you want to see how the 25% provisional tariff will be applied, be sure to check this customs notice on the Government of Canada website.

Also, under Exceptions to Safeguards, be sure to see who is on the list under Section 2. If you are receiving solicitations from countries on that list, let us know at info@ckca.ca



ICYMI: Interpreting Section 338 - New US tariffs - Begins Aug 19

Our partners at MNP have shared their review of the new round of US tariffs and what industries are impacted.

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

Tariff and trade uncertainty - Summer 2026 roundup

Check out what Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters have posted from GHY, compliance experts.

Click here to see their summary of the most recent tariffs.

NEW! Be sure to check out the CFIB's

Canada-US Trade War page.

Was updated August 10.

Get the latest intel.

Click here.

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?

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



Aug 26 | Oct 28 | Dec 2

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.

August 25-28, 2026

IWF Atlanta is coming up. These CKCA members invite you to visit their booths!

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!

Building permits, June 2026

• In June, the total value of building permits issued in Canada rebounded by $2.3 billion (+18.5%) to reach $14.9 billion. This increase  more than offsets the monthly declines recorded in April (-$536.7 million) and May (-$383.3 million).
• The growth in construction intentions in June was led by the non-residential sector (+$1.8 billion), while the residential sector (+$479.7 million) made a smaller contribution.
• Residential construction intentions rose $479.7 million (+6.3%) to $8.1 billion. The increase was primarily attributable to the multi-unit component (+$283.7 million to $5.3 billion) and was supported by the single-family component (+$196.0 million to $2.8 billion).
• In the second quarter of 2026, the residential sector fell $944.2 million (-4.3%) to $21.1 billion with the multi-unit component (-$873.7 million to $13.8 billion) accounting for most of the decline. Losses in the multi-unit component were led by Ontario and B.C.
• Nationwide, a total of 80,000 single-family and multi-family units (not seasonally adjusted) were authorized for construction in the second quarter, down from the 82,200 units authorized during the same period one year earlier.

Read the Statistics Canada report here.

Snapshots from the news clippings...

“The findings showed that people have a strong tendency to repeat decisions they have made before, even when those earlier choices may no longer be the best fit for the current situation."

"[GDP] growth returning, in other words, is not the same as the economy catching fire. It mostly means the adjustment to the new trade reality has worked its way through."

Why your brain keeps making the same decisions – even when better options exist

Science Daily, August 12, 2026

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260812015218.htm

New 50% U.S. tariff on CUSMA-compliant goods to hit Canadian small exporters hard: 40% affected by tariff, one-third expect revenues to drop by half or more

CFIB Media, August 12, 2026

https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/new-50-percent-us-tariff-on-cusma-compliant-goods-to-hit-

canadian-small-exporters-hard

CKCA lauds 25 percent tariffs on kitchen cabinet imports

Woodworking Network, August 6, 2026

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/canadian-news/ckca-lauds-25-percent-tariffs-

kitchen-cabinet-imports

No, Canada’s economy isn’t on fire. Growth is returning, but on a permanently lower path

The Hub, August 12, 2026

https://thehub.ca/2026/08/12/no-canadas-economy-isnt-on-fire-growth-is-returning-but-on-

a-permanently-lower-path/

Canadian consumers facing credit crisis despite all the so-called good news

Financial Post, August 11, 2026

https://financialpost.com/news/canadian-consumers-face-credit-crisis-david-rosenberg

KBDN Survey: Showroom Trends 2026

Kitchen and Bath Design News, August 6, 2026

https://www.kitchenbathdesign.com/kbdn-showroom-survey-2026/

Kitchen Cabinet Design Software: What Professionals Actually Use

Auto Desk, August 6, 2026

https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/kitchen-cabinet-design-software-what-

professionals-actually-use/

6 Things That Make Your Kitchen Cabinets Look Tacky, According to Designers

Martha Stewart, August 5, 2025

https://www.marthastewart.com/things-make-kitchen-cabinets-look-tacky-12033806

What's Replacing Gray Kitchens? The Unexpected Alternative That Brings Warmth and Personality to Your Cooking Space

Homes and Gardens, August 5, 2026

https://www.homesandgardens.com/decor/kitchens/whats-replacing-gray-kitchens

The Retro Kitchen Storage Idea We Abandoned Too Soon – and Why Designers Say it's Time to Bring it Back

Homes and Gardens, August 8, 2026

https://www.homesandgardens.com/decor/kitchens/kitchen-larder-trend

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