TRAINING & EVENTS

Explore our range of training courses and workshops, conferences, webinars and more all designed to help manufacturers increase productivity, drive engagement and stay up to date on the latest industry issues and trends.

CME 101

Take advantage of reduced-cost training supported by PrairiesCan and strengthen your team’s operational and leadership capabilities.

 

Supported through a partnership between Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), CME 101 training helps Prairie manufacturers build foundational skills in operational excellence and leadership development. Programs are designed to deliver practical tools that support productivity, workforce development, and long-term business growth.

 

  • Free for CME members
  • $75 for non-members
  • $200 for member service organizations
  • $440 for non-member service organizations

Discounted pricing is available through PrairiesCan support for eligible participants in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. 

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Manufacturers HR101- Fundamentals

Are your HR practices ready for the realities of a manufacturing environment? For many HR practitioners, stepping ...

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Event Topics

Leadership & Executive, Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development, Human Resources

Event Locations

Canada, Manitoba

Date

March 19, 2026

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GHY Training Workshop: From Tariffs to Trade Confidence

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), together with GHY International, is committed to helping manufa

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Event Topics

Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, PrairiesCan

Event Locations

Alberta

Date

March 24, 2026

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Beyond the Exit: Friesens Corporation and Employee Ownership Successions in Manufacturing

   

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Event Topics

Company Culture, Economic Impact, EOT Governance, EOTs

Event Locations

Canada, Online

Date

April 15, 2026

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Valuation Workshop

Are you paying the right amount of duty? Understanding how Customs determines the Value for Duty (VFD) is ...

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Event Topics

Leadership & Executive, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Leadership

Event Locations

Canada, Manitoba

Date

March 20, 2026

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NB Manufacturing Day 2026

Fredericton. CME’s Manufacturing Day provides a tremendous opportunity to network with members of the manufacturi

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Event Topics

Business Environment

Event Locations

New Brunswick

Date

March 24, 2026

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Hoshin Kanri – June 2026

Hoshin Kanri is a Japanese term for strategy deployment. It creates a process for sharing and deploying the ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

June 24, 2026

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5S Training – June 2026

Learn the 5S methodology to organize your workplace, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

June 3, 2026

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Project Management 101 – May 2026

Project Management 101 for manufacturers is a practical, beginner-friendly course designed to help manufacturing te

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

MAY 5, 2021

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Standard Work Training – April 2026

Participants will understand what is meant by standard work and learn the value of it as a tool for maintaining ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

MAY 5, 2021

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A3 Training – April 2026

A3 Training is a structured methodology that drives the Plan-Do-Check-Act process and facilitates a deeper ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

MAY 5, 2021

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LEAN LEVEL I YELLOWBELT FOR OPERATIONS – MAY 2026

Lean is all about engaging people in the spirit of continuous improvement. CME’s Lean Level I (Yellowbelt) ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

Course kicks off May 12, 2026

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Building Value Beyond Ownership: Succession & Exit Planning for Business Owners

Succession and exit planning are among the most critical—and often delayed—decisions facing business owners tod

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Event Topics

Leadership & Executive, Workforce Development, Leadership, Risk Management

Event Locations

Alberta, Canada, Manitoba, Online, Saskatchewan

Date

March 18, 2026

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CME Ontario – 27th Annual Queen’s Park Reception

Celebrate the importance of manufacturing in Ontario with CME’s 27th Annual Queen’s Park Reception. Thi

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Event Topics

Business Environment

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

December 1, 2026

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Powering Production: Championing Women in Manufacturing Forum – 2026 Edition

A forum where women and allies come together to shape the future of manufacturing

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Event Topics

Women in Manufacturing, Workforce Development

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

September 23, 2026

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2026 Ontario Made Manufacturing Day – Breakfast Event

Get ready to celebrate Manufacturing Month this October! This event is an opportunity to discuss Ontario-made ...

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Event Topics

Business Environment

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

October 2, 2026

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The Manitoba Gala Awards 2026

CME pays tribute to manufacturing and exporting excellence in Manitoba at our annual Gala Awards event. Join us ...

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Event Topics

Leadership & Executive, Awards

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

March 26, 2026

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Generational Differences in the Workplace

CME-NL HR Network presents  

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Event Topics

Health & Safety, Workforce Development, Human Resources

Event Locations

Newfoundland & Labrador

Date

May 21, 2026

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Discover funding, financing, and innovation programs for Atlantic manufacturers with key government partners and industry experts

Join AMC Atlantic this March for Funding, Fueling & Financing Atlantic Canadian Manufacturers, an online event

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Event Locations

New Brunswick and PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Online

Date

March 27, 2026

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Advanced Manufacturing Summit 2026

The Advanced Manufacturing Summit unites industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the Prairies f

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Event Topics

Technology, Business Environment, Leadership & Executive, Lean & Productivity, Workforce Development, PrairiesCan

Event Locations

Alberta, Saskatchewan

Date

March 19, 2026 - March 31, 2026 - May 20, 2026

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Tariff Relief Workshops & Webinars

   

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Event Topics

Leadership & Executive, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Politics, Trade & Export

Event Locations

Canada, Manitoba, Online

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31st Annual Manufacturers’ Scholarship Awards & Recognition Night

Annual Southwestern Ontario event to support education in manufacturing and network with leaders in industry and ...

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Event Topics

Awards

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

May 14, 2026

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Manufacturers’ Export Forum – 2026 Edition

Global trade has never been more unpredictable, and for Ontario manufacturers, navigating this uncertainty requires

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Event Topics

Business Environment, Trade & Export

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

May 27, 2026

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Health & Safety Symposium – 2026 Edition

Designed to take your workplace to new heights, join us for this must-attend event for manufacturing professionals ...

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Event Topics

Health & Safety

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

April 29, 2026

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Manufacturers’ Productivity Forum – 2026 Edition

Productivity is no longer optional, it’s the key to staying competitive. CME Manufacturers’ Productivity Fo

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Event Topics

Technology, Business Environment, Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Ontario

Date

April 15, 2026

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Lean Best Practice Tour to Japan

JAN - Lean is all about engaging people in the spirit of continuous improvement and CME Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt) ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Date

Ongoing

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Conducting Effective Incident/Accident Investigations & Reporting

This course is designed for anyone within an organization responsible for carrying incident or accident ...

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Event Topics

Health & Safety

Event Locations

Online, Ontario

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Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control Measures

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, JHSC or safety representatives. Employers are required to ...

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Event Topics

Health & Safety

Event Locations

Online, Ontario

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How to Carry Out a Workplace Health and Safety Inspection

This course is designed for managers, supervisors, JHSC or safety representatives. Participants will gain the ...

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Event Topics

Health & Safety

Event Locations

Online, Ontario

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Manufacturers Leadership Development 101 – Fundamentals

Develop leadership mastery to have a positive impact on employee engagement, team development, strategic ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, PrairiesCan

Event Locations

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba

Date

Ongoing

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Lean Level III Blackbelt +

JAN - Lean is all about engaging people in the spirit of continuous improvement and CME Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt) ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

Ongoing

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Manufacturers Leadership Development – 2 Transformation

Develop leadership mastery to have a positive impact on employee engagement, team development, strategic ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

Ongoing

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CME-Manitoba Consortium Information Session.

Join a Manitoba Lean Consortium Today!

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

March 18, 2026

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Manufacturing Fundamentals: Webinar Series

Join CME in these National Webinars built for you. We bring together in-house experts, industry partners, as well ...

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Event Locations

Online

Date

Ongoing

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Lean Greenbelt Advanced

Training through expert facilitation, this program includes coaching on how to effectively leverage previous traini

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba, Online

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Lean Level I Yellowbelt for Service

Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt) for Service provides an in-depth introduction to Lean focusing on environments beyond ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba, Online, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Date

Ongoing

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HR Special Interest Groups

The HR SIG is a peer group designed for HR practitioners who are responsible for the day to day operating best ...

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Event Topics

Workforce Development

Event Locations

Manitoba

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Made Safe Training & Events

The go-to health and safety resource for the manufacturing industry.

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Event Topics

Health & Safety

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

Ongoing

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TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY JOB INSTRUCTION

Give two employees the same task and chances are they’ll each perform it slightly different. For companies that ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

TBD

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LEAN FOR LEADERS

Lead staff to their full potential, reduce cycle time and improve strategic thinking with Lean ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

British Columbia, Manitoba

Date

TBD

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KATA COACHING DOJO

Improve your ability to coach others effectively, ask the right questions and achieve outstanding results.

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

British Columbia, Manitoba

Date

TBD

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LEAN & GREEN 101

In this introductory workshop, discover how to improve sustainability efforts using Lean techniques.

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Event Topics

Environment & Sustainability, Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

TBC

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HOSHIN KANRI

The Japanese term for strategy deployment – build systems that keep everyone moving in the same ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

British Columbia, Manitoba

Date

OFFERED YEAR ROUND

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TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY JOB RELATIONS

Build a positive culture in your organization by learning to build relationships based on mutual ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Manitoba

Date

TBD

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Manufacturers Leadership Development 1 – Essentials

Develop frontline leaders who impact employee engagement, productivity, and overall bottom line.

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario

Date

Ongoing

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Lean Level II Greenbelt

JAN - Lean is all about engaging people in the spirit of continuous improvement and CME Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt) ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Date

Ongoing

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Lean 101

This one-day, introductory workshop covers Lean essentials to keep your team speaking the same language.

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity, PrairiesCan

Event Locations

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Online, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Date

Ongoing

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Lean Level I Yellowbelt For Operations

JAN - Lean is all about engaging people in the spirit of continuous improvement and CME Lean Level 1 (Yellowbelt) ...

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Event Topics

Lean & Productivity

Event Locations

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Online, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Date

Ongoing

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