Message from Chairman

It is our intention to always ensure that the Association continues to build trust, awareness, understanding and desirability for Canadian jewellery products.  

CJA is currently focusing its efforts on its strategic operational plan that includes the implementation and development of five fundamental pillars:

• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Education
• Government and Industry Relations
• Member Benefits
• Communications

CJA’s foundation as a trade association is based on these five pillars, which all initiatives, now and in the future, are based upon.  Each of the pillars has some key initiatives already in place. It is important for CJA to be constantly adapting and growing based on daily challenges and advancements.

The Association’s multiple committees have been very effective in identifying key issues and developing resolutions for the industry as a whole.  

CJA takes pride in being a results-oriented trade association and will continue to focus on value-added programs for our members at large. 

Since Canada has emerged as a major world producer of diamonds, its role in the international jewellery industry has become more significant. For this reason, CJA and its members are now focused on the world stage.

The practical day-to-day benefits that we offer our members continue to be re-examined and enhanced, and all matters of interest and concern are communicated promptly to our members through our monthly e-Newsletters and instant e-News blasts.  Members of our Association are continually connected and are aware of the latest happenings within our industry.  

Since its launch in October 2007, CJA’s website has become a valuable resource for consumers, members, industry representatives, government officials and media representatives.

CJA represents a broad spectrum of stakeholders within the Canadian jewellery industry, making us the umbrella organization for the industry and the central voice for issues relating to our industry. 
 
I encourage you to explore the many different sections within our website and learn all about CJA and our exciting industry.  We appreciate your interest in the CJA and its activities, and assure you that the Board of Directors and the staff are attentive to your needs.