CANADIAN PAINT AND COATINGS ASSOCIATION The strategic plan's next component involves develop- ing additional programs to increase value for members in areas such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, human resources and skills development, and research and innovation. LeRoux says potential programs will be evaluated on a cost-benefit basis and their utility for mem- bers. “While the association does not currently have a broad range of ‘knowledge products’ currently in terms of ‘certi- fication’ for members, these new programs will constitute value-added programs for the benefit of members,” he said. Finally, LeRoux says growing membership must always be a preoccupation of associations. “Developing new programs and creating a stronger value proposition will help retain and attract new mem- bers. Retention is as important as recruitment.” He says over the past three years there has been posi- tive member growth with more than 20 new members added to the roster. There are still companies in the coat- ings sector who would benefit from CPCA's programs and services, and whose participation would help advocate on critical issues for the industry as a whole, and this he says, is addressed in the strategic plan's final component. 42 – July-August 2015 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report The association has also developed ‘CPCA Insight’ which is available through its website and mailed to mem- bers. LeRoux says it is the first edition and only publication that the association will print going forward. “It serves as a ‘Swiss army knife’ of sorts for the association and reports on the work done in the previous year, provides articles and insight on some of the current trends in the industry, highlights the work done by the various committees and showcases the members in the sector with relevant con- tact information in a guide and directory.” He says the association will continue to finesse this publication to make it as relevant as possible for members and all those who read it. In other areas, the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the classification and labelling of chemicals has cleared the legislative and regulatory hurdles with a two-year tran- sition period for implementation. CPCA has been following the development closely and LeRoux says he believes all of the association’s key issues have been addressed. “Provinces and territories still have to provide comprehen- sive guidance and training for the full implementation within their respective jurisdiction.” He says CPCA has formed a partnership with ICC Com- pliance Centre who are running training programs for its members to ensure they are fully up to speed on what is needed to transition to the new GHS system. For more information on CPCA, or to access ‘CPCA In- sight’, visit www.canpaint.com.