AMM Trading Company is proud to be a member of the Canoe Procurement Group of Canada!

Visit www.canoeprocurement.ca for more details or contact Ainsley Murdock to provide a full online demonstration and program overview.

Canoe is one of Canada’s largest group procurement organizations built for the public sector. Canoe supports over 6,000 public and not-for-profit organizations across Canada by offering choice and flexibility, simplifying procurement, and providing access to competitively awarded, trade-compliant supplier contracts.

Current Canoe members include municipalities and local governments, Indigenous communities, school divisions, libraries, non-profits, hospitals, airports, and other public sector entities.

Why Canoe?

• Built for Canadian Communities: Canoe was created by Canadian municipalities to serve the unique needs of the public sector
• Delivered Through Local Municipal Associations: AMM is a local Canoe partner
• No Use Requirements: There is no minimum purchase or use obligation
• Trade-Compliant: All contracts and programs comply with applicable trade agreements and public procurement best practices
• Local Supplier Engagement: Work directly with trusted local suppliers and dealers whenever possible

Benefits for Members

• Preferential Pricing: Access volume-based pricing from hundreds of approved suppliers
• Streamlined Procurement: Reduce administrative workload by using contracts already competitively tendered on your behalf
• Flexible Purchasing: Select only the products, services, and suppliers that meet your organization’s needs
• Wide Program Selection: From office supplies to heavy equipment, facility assessment to public administration software, Canoe offers a broad range of programs to meet your procurement needs
• Procurement Support: Work with dedicated Canoe representatives to navigate programs, compliance, and supplier connections

How to Join

• Becoming a Canoe member is easy. Visit the Become a Member page on the Canoe website to review eligibility and submit the membership inquiry form. A Canoe representative will contact you directly to guide you through the next steps.

Contact Ainsley today to set up a meeting with your team to review program benefits, available contracts, supplier access, trade compliance and more.

Ainsley Murdock, Client Relations Manager

Tel: 204-249-0203

ainsley@canoeprocurement.ca

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Helping to support your Trading Company allows AMM to:

• Offer quality educational opportunities at reduced rates.
• Keep our event registrations and our membership fees to remain some of the lowest in Canada.
• Gives you access to the SafetyCare Program and Human Resources with People First – FREE of charge.
• Be part of the highly touted ‘Best-In-Class’ Self-Insurance program and Health and Dental program.
• Provide rebates that are often GREATER than your annual memberships.

We have always believed in the power of group buying and that our job is to add programs and services to help you make the most of your ratepayer dollars.

Here are some of the exciting new opportunities to help make supporting the Trading Company, receiving better pricing and increasing your potential rebates, easier for YOU, our AMM Members.

Check out this link on ‘How and Why to be Trade Compliant’

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AMM Trading Company Documents

Office documents available directly through the AMM office:

• Stock Items Price List (September 2025)
• Election Supplies (October 27, 2022)
• Email your order

Canoe Programs & Suppliers

Canoe has over 500 awarded contracts for a wide variety of goods and services in multiple industries. Simply pick the appropriate contract for your procurement needs. You can search contracts through program categories or the supplier directory.

Stay Current with Canoe’s Monthly Newsletter

Trader delivers the latest supplier updates, program spotlights, and event opportunities directly to your inbox. It’s designed to keep public sector and non-profit organizations informed on developments that save time, stretch budgets, and strengthen communities.

What to expect from Trader:

• Updates on new and renewed supplier contracts
• Highlights of Canoe programs and services
• Invitations to upcoming events, training, and webinars
• Practical procurement insights and member success stories
• Seasonal tips and special supplier offers

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