The CIPH Board of Directors has approved Sutton Fournitures De Plomberie Et Chauffage as a Wholesaler Distributor (Voting) Member. Together, we are creating better outcomes for our profession and the people who rely on it.

Personne-ressource | Contact:

Ms. Dima Ghattas, General Manager

dima@suttonplumbing.ca | 514-488-2581

Mr. Michael Janczyn, Operations Manager

mjanczyn@hytekplastics.com | +1 877-832-7977

As delegates and guests return home from ABC, they take with them new knowledge, stronger relationships, and renewed confidence in the future of the industry.

See you next year in Victoria, British Columbia!

View the conference photo gallery here.

• Chair of the Board: Norm Bajwa (Bartle & Gibson)
• 1st Vice Chair: Julie Storey (Boshart Industries)
• 2nd Vice Chair: Rita Woodley (Noble Corporation)
• Immediate Past Chair and Treasurer: Brent Cornelissen (+osb)
• Chair, Manufacturers Division: Barbara O’Reilly (Rheem Canada)
• Chair, Wholesalers Division: François Deschênes (Groupe Deschênes)
• Honourary Past Chair (non-voting): Sean Kelly (Emco Corporation)
• Honourary Past Chair (non-voting): Andrew Dyck (Barclay Sales)
• Director: Lindsay Barber (Masco Canada)
• Director: Shea Robinson (Robinson | Robinson Supply)
• Director: Jackie Harmacy (Jones Goodridge)
• Director: Josh Hopkins (Oatey Canada)
• Director: Mike Weiss (IPEX)
• Director: Tom MacKenzie (Wolseley Canada)
• Director: Emily Simpson (Zurn Elkay Canada)
• Director: Mark Williamson (Bradford White Canada)
• Director: Joe Howdle (Canplas)
• Director: Brian Morgan (The Morgan Group)
• Director: Kim Rutherford (Emco Corporation)

The AGM highlighted the collective achievements of members over the past year and reinforced the vital role they play in the success and growth of the organization and industry. Through their engagement, expertise, and commitment, CIPH members continue to strengthen the profession and improve the lives of those who depend on it every day.

The organization also extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing Board members – Lisa Pratt and Siân Smith – for their leadership and dedication. Their service has helped advance important initiatives and create lasting value for members.

As the newly elected Board begins its term, its focus will remain firmly on supporting members, advocating for their priorities, fostering meaningful connections, and ensuring that CIPH remains a strong and effective voice for the industry, guided by its strategic plan – Connect, Advocate, Inform, and Deliver.

Le conseil d’administration de l’ICPC a approuvé G. Mitchell à titre de membre « Spécialité : grossiste-distributeur » (avec droit de vote).

Contact/Personne-ressource :

Mr. Stephan Montroy, V.P. des Ventes

smontroy@gmitchell.ca | +1 514-332-8929

Contact:

Colin Keis, President

colin@westcentralsupply.ca |  +1 250-992-9205

Olivia Auriat, a dedicated public affairs professional with cross-sector experience in policy and stakeholder and government relations, joins CIPH in a new role, Director of Advocacy.

This position reflects CIPH’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, supporting member-companies from codes-and-standards to environmental, regulatory compliance, and trade policy files at all levels of government.

Olivia began her career in politics, working in the Office of the Executive Council of Manitoba before going on to roles as a senior advisor to cabinet ministers in Manitoba and Ontario. She served as Senior Government Relations Officer and as Acting Manager, Government Relations at the Council of Ontario Universities. Prior to joining COU, Olivia was Policy Manager at the Ontario Forest Industries Association.

Olivia received her Master of Public Administration from the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Saskatchewan, and is a proud graduate of Mount Allison University. Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, she now calls Toronto home. When she's not working, you can find her reading, cross-stitching, or going on long walks around Toronto.

Welcome Olivia, we are thrilled you are joining us!

Commissioned by CIPH, research conducted by Signal49 Research (formerly The Conference Board of Canada) measures, national and province-specific impact by gross domestic product (GDP), employment, labour income, and government revenues (taxes).

Key findings include:

• In 2024, the plumbing and heating sector and its full supply chain generated $21.5 billion in GDP for Canada.
• The sector created approximately 156,400 person-years of employment; and,
• The plumbing and heating sector and its supply chain contributed $18.5 billion in tax revenues to federal, provincial and municipal governments.
  

Interest in purchasing the full report should be directed to s.chera@ciph.com.

L’étude commandée par l’ICPC et menée par Signal49 Research (anciennement le Conference Board du Canada) mesure les retombées nationales et spécifiques aux provinces en fonction du produit intérieur brut (PIB), de l’emploi, du revenu du travail et des recettes gouvernementales (impôts).

Principales conclusions :

• En 2024, le secteur de la plomberie et du chauffage et toute sa chaîne d’approvisionnement ont généré 21,5 milliards de dollars en PIB pour le Canada.
• Le secteur a créé environ 156 400 années-personnes d’emploi,
• Le secteur de la plomberie et du chauffage et sa chaîne d’approvisionnement ont rapporté 18,5 milliards de dollars en recettes fiscales aux gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et municipaux.
  

Il est possible d’acheter le rapport intégral en faisant la demande à s.chera@ciph.com

• Discuss the recent court ruling on US tariffs, and the upcoming discussions around the Canada-US-Mexico free trade agreement (CUSMA).
• Provide an update on steel tariffs, remissions and other tools to mitigate tariff impacts.
• Answer your questions.
  

If you have not registered, you can do so now, here. 

Note: A Zoom link was sent several days ago to those already registered for today’s webinar. If you are unable to attend, please register to receive the recording via email.

Watch for other week-long social media posts, member emails and other engagement opportunities to celebrate our essential industry in Canada.

• Discuter de la récente décision du tribunal sur les droits de douane américains et des pourparlers à venir entourant l’accord de libre-échange Canada-États-Unis-Mexique (ACEUM).
• Faire le point sur les tarifs douaniers sur l’acier, les remises et d’autres outils visant à atténuer les répercussions des droits de douane.
• Répondre à vos questions.

Si vous n’êtes pas encore inscrits, cliquez ici. 

Remarque : Un lien Zoom a été envoyé il y a plusieurs jours aux personnes déjà inscrites au webinaire d’aujourd’hui. S’il vous est impossible de participer, veuillez vous inscrire pour recevoir l’enregistrement par courriel.

Surveillez les publications dans les médias sociaux, les courriels adressés aux membres et les autres occasions de s’engager tout au long de la semaine afin de célébrer notre industrie essentielle au Canada.

• Coordinating a toolkit for industry and others to join in the celebration
• Connecting and joining governments, throughout Canada to spotlight our industry
• Engaging the next generation to dream, celebrate a career in the trades
• Joining celebrities in adding a human face to the industry
  

WPD is an important anchor in a week-long, series of announcements by CIPH to highlight our industry’s essential footprint in Canada. From celebrating the women in our industry, launching a partnership in support of indigenous communities, informing our members on economic topics to groundbreaking studies on the industry’s economic footprint in Canada, CIPH is proud to join our members and industry, partners, local and abroad in working together to create better outcomes for our profession and the people who rely on it.

Watch for other week-long social media posts, member emails and other engagement opportunities to celebrate our essential industry in Canada.

• Coordonnant une trousse pour inciter l’industrie et les autres à se joindre aux célébrations
• Interpellant et rejoignant les gouvernements à l’échelle du Canada pour braquer les feux sur notre industrie
• Incitant la prochaine génération à rêver de faire carrière dans les métiers connexes et à le souligner
• Faisant appel à des célébrités pour donner un visage humain à l’industrie
  

La JMP est un point d’ancrage important dans une semaine complète d’annonces faites par l’ICPC pour souligner l’empreinte essentielle de notre secteur au Canada. Qu’il s’agisse de célébrer les femmes dans notre industrie, de lancer un partenariat en soutien aux communautés autochtones, d’informer nos membres sur des sujets économiques ou de mener des études révolutionnaires sur l’empreinte économique de l’industrie au Canada, l’ICPC est fier de se joindre à ses membres, à l’industrie et à ses partenaires d’ici et d’ailleurs pour obtenir ensemble de meilleurs résultats pour notre profession et les gens qui en dépendent.

Surveillez les publications dans les médias sociaux, les courriels adressés aux membres et les autres occasions de s’engager tout au long de la semaine afin de célébrer notre industrie essentielle au Canada.

• Drinking Water Program: Supports Indigenous youth and young adults through a 15-month paid internship to become certified water treatment plant operators, building a skilled local workforce and sustainable water systems.
• Environmental Water Program: Provides customized training in water quality monitoring, fish habitat restoration, mapping, and data management to support Indigenous-led land and water stewardship.
• School Water Program: Delivers hands-on, STEM-based water science programs that inspire Indigenous students and foster future careers in water and environmental sciences.
  

Every gift, no matter the size, helps advance Water First’s work and make a difference. Members are encouraged to donate today.

Watch for other week-long social media posts, member emails and other engagement opportunities to celebrate our essential industry in Canada.

Later this year, the Women’s Network is celebrating its 10th anniversary, with a national conference (Toronto, October 28-29) that will bring together women from across the country for an unforgettable experience of connection, growth and empowerment. Save the date and check out conference details here.

Watch for other week-long social media posts, member emails and other engagement opportunities to celebrate our essential industry in Canada.

Plus tard cette année, le Réseau des femmes célébrera son 10e anniversaire en tenant une conférence nationale (Toronto, 28 et 29 octobre) qui réunira des femmes de partout au pays pour une occasion inoubliable de réseautage, d’épanouissement et d’autonomisation. Retenez la date et voyez les détails de la conférence ici.

Surveillez les publications dans les médias sociaux, les courriels adressés aux membres et les autres occasions de s’engager tout au long de la semaine afin de célébrer notre industrie essentielle au Canada.

• Monday, March 9: Celebrating the women who lead, innovate and elevate the plumbing and heating industry in Canada.
• Tuesday, March 10: Launching a new partnership to support Canada’s indigenous communities to support long-term, community-led water solutions.
• Wednesday, March 11: Celebrating World Plumbing Day in partnership with the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada.
• Thursday, March 12: Join our “Trade and Tariffs” webinar, to learn more about the latest developments and what manufacturers, wholesalers and agents can expect; and,
• Friday, March 13: We release a first of its kind study on our industry’s economic impact in Canada, supporting businesses, employees, communities, and public services.

Watch for social media posts on our LinkedIn & Instagram pages, member-exclusive emails and other engagement opportunities, throughout the week of March 9th.

Contact:

Morteza Hassanpour, Operations Manager

morris@mekcosupply.com |  905-597-4597

At an exciting time in CIPH’s evolution, we seek a strategic and relationship-focused leader for the newly created role of Director of Advocacy. This position reflects our transformation from a primarily codes-and-standards organization to a leading voice on critical issues including climate action, decarbonization, regulatory compliance, and trade policy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Advocacy will build core advocacy competency within our organization and lead a team of two direct reports. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape public policy affecting a multi-billion-dollar industry and position CIPH as a thought leader in government relations.

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, please share, learn more or apply here.

Contact:

Gurkirat Singh Mann, General Manager

gurkirat@crowndistributors.ca |  604-723-0049

Nancy Barden

After 33 years of service to Canada's plumbing and heating industry, Nancy Barden has decided to step down from the position of Director of Member Services, effective December 31, 2025.

In the over three decades that Nancy has contributed to the growth of CIPH, there is not a file, position, member, stakeholder, committee, council, or an event that does not bear her handprints. She wears her passion on her sleeves; never wanting to let members or her colleagues down. Nancy has managed many aspects of member offerings over her career, including the Habitat for Humanity partnership, CIPH’s Annual Business Conference, membership reports and statistics, Ontario Region and the IPVF Committee and Training. Quite simply, Nancy's handprints are on the very foundations of CIPH!

Yet, Nancy's single biggest accomplishment, may be her passion and contributions to supporting more women and the next generation of leaders in the industry – Women’s Network and Young Executive Society. From supporting the founding committee, to planning inaugural events, to rolling out tools and resources to support industry leaders, Nancy's many contributions have made CIPH and the industry a more welcoming place to make a career. In 2024, Nancy was recognized for her many achievements, as the recipient of the Women of Distinction Award by the CIPH Board of Directors. Nancy is truly one of the trailblazers in our industry. For that, we are grateful and thankful to Nancy Barden for all that she has done to support our industry!

All that said, Nancy is not quite done with CIPH and our Members. In opting for a different pace to life, one that will allow Nancy to enjoy more time with her beloved family, we are excited to share that Nancy has agreed to continue her lifetime of service to CIPH by transitioning to a newly created position, Senior Advisor, Special Projects, effective January 1, 2026. This new position, will allow CIPH to continue to benefit from Nancy's love of the industry and our members, leveraging her extensive experience with key CIPH priorities (corporate social responsibility, supporting women in the industry), including, mentoring and supporting the next generation of CIPH leaders, as she transitions to the next and well-deserved phase of her life.

Kevin Ernst

Kevin Ernst, an experienced business leader and standards professional with more than 30 years in the plumbing and heating industry is joining CIPH as Technical Advisor, effective, November 1, 2025.

After a successful career culminating as Chief Operating Officer of +osb, Kevin has launched his own consultancy, SKE Partners (Strategic Knowledge Exchange).

Through SKE Partners, he continues to share his expertise in codes, standards, and industry strategy, helping organizations navigate complex regulatory environments and strengthen their technical and market positioning.

Kevin is widely recognized for his leadership in harmonizing plumbing standards across North America. He has served in senior roles on numerous CSA, ASME, and IAPMO technical committees, including as Chair of the CSA B125 Plumbing Fittings and CSA B1800 Plastic Non-Pressure Pipe committees, and Vice Chair of CSA Z317.1 Plumbing in Health Care Facilities. He is a voting member of the ASME A112 Main Committee, the IAPMO Plumbing Standards Committee (PSC) and the CSA Group Construction & Civil Infrastructure Strategic Steering Committee, where he is the Chair, and works with a broad range of industry associations to identify emerging needs and advance code development.

His contributions have earned him some of the industry’s highest honors, including, CIPH Honourary Life Member (2024), the CSA John Jenkins Award (2024), the CIPH Joseph K. Seidner Award (2017), and the CSA Award of Merit (2015). Kevin also served as Chair of the CIPH Plumbing and Mechanical Advisory Committee (PMAC) for 14 years.

Kevin remains active with his family and in his church community. He is passionate about music, singing in his church choir and is part of a male quartet. He is dedicated to sharing knowledge, building collaboration, and advancing codes and standards that support a sustainable future for the industry.

Veda Narain

We are very excited to welcome Veda Narain to the CIPH team as Coordinator, Member Services, who succeeds Layyaba Shazad, as she moves over to events and programs, supporting the Canadian Hydronics Council. Veda holds a BA in Sociology from York University, and extensive experience in the Not-for-Profit sector, more specifically membership engagement. In her private time, Veda enjoys nature walks, community involvement and gardening. With both global and regional membership/trade organization experience, Veda will be a great addition to the CIPH Team.

Please join CIPH in congratulating Nancy Barden on her many accomplishments, while extending a warm welcome to Veda Narain, and industry pioneer Kevin Ernst!

Contact:

Alexandre Pion, Coprésident - Ventes

apion@trilexinc.ca | +1 450-582-1184

Contact:

Paul Ethier, Canadian Sales Manager

paul@halowater.com | +1 226-206-0041