OWTFA Benefits of Membership:

The OWTFA offers a number of benefits of membership as listed below:


1. Exclusive use of the OWTFA logo.

2. A website which lists member companies and is a source of information, as well as a ‘members only’ section.

3. Annual General Meetings held each year at the end of January provide a forum for business and professional networking. Knowledgeable guest speakers provide attendees with economic forecasts as well as timely information and updates on issues facing the industry.

4. An elected board of industry volunteers who endeavour to address industry issues. ( an example: the OWTFA board in conjunction with TPIC was responsible for the successful lobbying of the Ontario Government to grant the industry a recommended exclusion from requirements under Bill 124 )

5. The OWTFA provides a provincial platform for members to voice their opinion or concerns on any industry matters.

6. Annual Golf Tournament which provides additional networking opportunities.

7. Representation with the TPIC ( Truss Plate Institute of Canada ).

8. Membership in the CWTA ( Canadian Wood Truss Association ) through the OWTFA ( note : the CWTA represents the members with the CWC, Canadian Wood Council which offers numerous benefits to the industry ).

9. Participation in industry research initiatives such as the UBC truss / roof performance project

10. Reduced insurance rates * ( * currently being negotiated on behalf of members )