Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association

CKCA had its AGM last week and with it welcomed new executive members to the Board of Directors. Luke Elias has become the CKCA President. Luke is owner of Muskoka Cabinet Company Inc. in Alfred Ontario (just east of Ottawa) and is a passionate innovator who has been in the industry for more than 30 years. Today, Muskoka boasts one of the most advanced panel processing cells in the world. Stepping into the Vice President position is Rishelle Tarr of Westwood Cabinetry in Kelowna B.C. Rishelle is Director of Business Operations, where she plays a key role in scaling the company’s multi-family and B2B cabinetry channels across Canada. As a new voice in the cabinet manufacturing space, she offers fresh insight into evolving market trends and the next generation of industry leadership. For more information on the CKCA Board, check our the Board page on the website! - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

THE CKCA PROFILE OF THE WEEK:  Westwood Cabinetry  For over 50 years, Westwood Cabinetry of the Okanagan B.C. has been designing and building premium cabinetry that blends tradition with innovation. The company was founded over five decades ago by Nick Grasa, a Croatian immigrant who brought his craft to Canada, and today Westwood is led by his daughter, Angie Norman, and is a woman-led, multi-generational business focused on timeless values and forward-thinking solutions. On the company’s executive team is Rishelle Tarr, leading business operations, production efficiency, and internal process development. Rishelle also lends her experience and insights on the CKCA Board of Directors and serves as vice-president. Learn more about Westwood Cabinetry at https://lnkd.in/gvUbN5HS - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

NEWS – DATA – ECONOMIC TRENDS – Each week CKCA sends its members the latest data and business news stories so they can stay ahead of the curve in making business decisions. Last week Statistics Canada data was highlighted: “Building permits, April 2026 – the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $1.0 billion (-7.6%) to $12.5 billion and both the non-residential sector (-10.5%) and the residential sector (-5.5%) contributed to the decline in construction intentions.” Join CKCA and get the news directly to your emailbox – it’ll be “your business advantage.” - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

JOIN CKCA – business leaders making a difference in the Canadian kitchen cabinet industry. Together, we’re seeing better results. CKCA provides members with many opportunities to network through conferences, regional meet-ups, webinars, and tours. For example, there is the CKCA Advanced Manufacturing Peer Group (AMPG), a national initiative that brings together cabinet manufacturers committed to improving productivity, quality, and competitiveness through automation, digital workflows, and continuous improvement. AMPG gives you access to tools, insights, and a community of like-minded businesses to help you grow smarter, not just bigger. Learn more here: https://ckca.ca/ampg/ - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets #ottawa #canada

Amrita Bhogal – CKCA thanks you for your leadership through your two year term as President of the association. And after two years at the helm, Amrita provides her insights of the industry and association in her message to members, which can be read on the Board of Directors page of the CKCA website. “One of the greatest benefits of being part of CKCA is the opportunity to work alongside a board with diverse strengths. Our events and webinars offer excellent networking opportunities, allowing us to build relationships with suppliers and other manufacturers. We continuously learn about new technologies and collaborate by combining our knowledge, skills, and experience. This collective effort strengthens our industry, making it more resilient for future generations.” - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

THE CKCA PROFILE OF THE WEEK:  Oak Barrel Cabinetry  Oak Barrel Cabinetry of Chatham, Ontario produces personalized, tailored designed custom cabinetry for their customers – for the kitchen and also for multi-purpose spaces, bars, laundry rooms and mudrooms. Founded in 2014, the company services southwestern Ontario, and provides a customer-friendly process of unique design, state of the art manufacturing, and installation services. Oak Barrel’s quality work can be found throughout social media – Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn – and on their website: oakbarrel.ca - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

NEWS – DATA – ECONOMIC TRENDS – Each week CKCA sends its members the latest data and business news stories so they can stay ahead of the curve in making business decisions. Last week Statistics Canada data was highlighted: “Building permits, April 2026 – the total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased $1.0 billion (-7.6%) to $12.5 billion and both the non-residential sector (-10.5%) and the residential sector (-5.5%) contributed to the decline in construction intentions.” Join CKCA and get the news directly to your emailbox – it’ll be “your business advantage.” - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

The deadline to vote using proxy is (today) Wednesday, June 17 at 5pm ET. More information on the vote and candidates can be found on the CKCA website. https://lnkd.in/gjCJKemM

This week CKCA members are voting for their Board – there are 3 CKCA member candidates for 2 available positions on the Board of Directors. Members will have received voting notices via email and a registration link to the AGM. Vote using Proxy and Ballot or by attending live via Zoom the CKCA Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 18 at 1pm ET. Note that the deadline to vote using proxy is Wednesday, June 17 at 5pm ET. More information on the vote and candidates can be found on the CKCA website. https://lnkd.in/gjCJKemM - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets

JOIN CKCA – business leaders making a difference in the Canadian kitchen cabinet industry. Together, we’re seeing better results. CKCA provides members with many opportunities to network through conferences, regional meet-ups, webinars, and tours. For example, there is the CKCA Advanced Manufacturing Peer Group (AMPG), a national initiative that brings together cabinet manufacturers committed to improving productivity, quality, and competitiveness through automation, digital workflows, and continuous improvement. AMPG gives you access to tools, insights, and a community of like-minded businesses to help you grow smarter, not just bigger. Learn more here: https://ckca.ca/ampg/ Sunrise Kitchens Ltd. - - - - #CKCA #ckca68 #madeincanada #canadianmade #kitchencabinets