Monthly Archives: February 2015

Update – LMIA Exemption Charitable or Religious CampsMise à jour – exemption EIMT pour camps d’ordre charitable ou religieux

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Government Relations Committee

Dear CCA Members, We have some important updates regarding the LMIA exempt work permits utilized by religious or charitable camps. The new process to apply for an LMIA exempt work permit is outlined at the following web-page: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/admissibility/specific.asp. It has … Continue reading →

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Canadian Camp Research Award of Excellence Winner 2014

Posted on February 23, 2015 by CCA Communications Committee

Catherine Laing, R.N., Ph.D. is the 2014 winner of the Canadian Camp Research Award of Excellence for her doctoral dissertation entitled: “It’s not just camp: Understanding the Meaning of Children’s Cancer Camps for Children and Families.” Beautifully written in a … Continue reading →

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News on Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramDes nouvelles sur le Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Government Relations Committee

Hi CCA Membership, We wanted to get in touch with a short-term, significant change to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The government has recently announced a new ’employer compliance fee’ of $230 and a new required pre-application process for any … Continue reading →

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SterlingBackcheck: Canada’s Leading Background Check Provider

Posted on February 15, 2015 by CCA Communications Committee

In 2014, SterlingBackcheck processed a record 3,354 Criminal Record Checks for the many Canadian camps that trust SterlingBackcheck to provide the most accurate and complete pre-employment screening available. To learn more about this program, please visit www.sterlingbackcheck.ca or contact CCA’s … Continue reading →

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ChariTREE Foundation 2015 Tree Planting ProgramProgramme gratuit de plantation d’arbres 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Catherine Ross

For the seventh year, CCA partners with Andrea Koehle Jones, Executive Director of the ChariTREE Foundation, to offer free seedlings to all Canadian camps. Feedback confirms that this program inspires and educates campers while serving practical needs for camps. This … Continue reading →

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Joyce Bertram, 1920-2015

Posted on February 3, 2015 by CCA Communications Committee

We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Joyce Bertram. Joyce was Director at Camp Ouareau from 1953 to 1970. She also served as Program Coordinator at Toronto’s Havergal College. Joyce was a Fellow with the … Continue reading →

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Get on Board with FoodbuyEmbarquez avec Foodbuy

Posted on February 2, 2015 by CCA Communications Committee

Sol Birenbaum, Co-owner and Director of Camp Walden in Ontario, is glad his camp has signed on with Foodbuy. “Foodbuy has provided our camp with a tremendous annual financial benefit,” says Sol. “We were also surprised and impressed by the … Continue reading →

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