Membership in CAM

The Canadian Association of Movers represents owner-managed moving companies from across Canada. As an industry association, our objectives are to further the interests of our members and provide a forum in which issues of mutual concern can be discussed.

Joining CAM gives suppliers, Canadian and international movers and affiliates contacts with leading movers in Canada and around the world.

Benefits

As a member of the Canadian Association of Movers, you have the following privileges and benefits:

• Referrals to your company for products and services
• Validation of services as a CAM member
• Access to CAM’s certified programs, i.e., Certified Canadian Mover Program, Certified Overseas Mover Program
• Use of CAM trademarks
• Listing on CAM’s website and in CAM’s semi-annual magazine/directory, The Canadian Mover
• Access to education resources and online training and certification
• Opportunities to connect with leading movers, suppliers, affiliates and international movers
• Opportunity to advertise in CAM’s semi-annual magazine/directory, The Canadian Mover
• Lists of members in electronic form for advertising and contacts
• Posting of new product and service announcements on CAM’s website and in CAM’s monthly newsletter, The Mover’s Edge
• Opportunities to sponsor and showcase products and services, e.g., through annual golf tournament, mini-trade show
• Access to the Canadian Movers Network or the Canadian Movers Network on LinkedIn
• Eligibility for a discounted membership fee to join the Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Of all the benefits, CAM members find the most important are:

• The neutral forum that CAM provides to allow movers to network and discuss matters that are important to owners and managers in the industry
• CAM’s conferences, at which movers have an opportunity to hear the latest in management techniques, information technology and concepts in the moving industry

Membership Requirements

Applicants may be required to submit various documents to complete the membership-approval process. All membership applications are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Movers

CAM requires applicants to have been in business as movers for at least two years.

Applicants for a mover membership must complete an application form and provide CAM with the following documentation (photocopies only):

• Business licence
• Photos of premises and vehicles
• GST/HST registration and number
• Workers’ compensation certificate
• Insurance certificate showing a minimum of $1 million liability and a cargo limit minimum of $250,000
• Incorporation certificate
• Two trade references with length of relationship (e.g., bank, moving equipment supplier, etc.)
• Yellow Pages ad or promotional items (optional)
• Signed Code of Ethics form (pdf)

Suppliers

Applicants for a supplier membership must complete an application form.

Affiliates

A company that does not move household goods by truck but that provides moving industry related services, such as packing services, downsizing services, junk removal, etc., may qualify to be an Affiliate member. Applicants for an affiliate membership must complete an application form and may be asked to provide CAM with the following documentation as is relevant to their business, such as (photocopies only):

• Business licence
• Photos of premises and vehicles
• GST/HST registration and number
• Workers’ compensation certificate
• Insurance certificate showing a minimum of $1 million liability
• Incorporation certificate
• Two trade references with length of relationship (e.g., bank, moving company, etc.)
• Yellow Pages ad or promotional items (optional)
• Signed Code of Ethics form (pdf)

International Movers

• Letters of recommendation from two international movers who are CAM, FIDI or IAM members
• Signed Canadian Code of Ethics for International Movers form (pdf)

Membership Application Form

We recommend that you review the listings of other members in our online directory for information needed to provide you with the best listing possible.

Online Membership Form

For further information or to apply for membership, contact:

Canadian Association of Movers
PO Box 26004, RPO Churchill
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 5W7
Tel: 905.848.6579
Toll free: 1.866.860.0065
Fax toll free: 1.866.601.8499
Email: membership@mover.net