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The Canada Equipment Dealers Foundation (CEDF) was founded in 1998, after recognizing a shortage of properly trained dealership employees.  The Canada West Equipment Dealers Association established the CEDF to provide educational programs and services for agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment dealers across Canada.

 

The CEDF is operated by a group of volunteer dealers and association staff who coordinate the foundation's activities.  A Board of Directors that are appointed by the Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) and the Canada East Equipment Dealers' Association (CEEDA), governs the CEDF.

 

The purpose of the CEDF is:

  • To create educational programs for dealers and their employees

  • To establish scholarship programs at post secondary educational institutions

  • For public awareness campaigns to promote the industry to the general public

  • To conduct research on related topics within the industry

Since its inception, we have raised over $500,000 in pledges and commitments for dealership specific educational programs and scholarships.

 

The CEDF is a registered charitable foundation established under Revenue Canada guidelines and policy.  As such, all donations to the CEDF are eligible to receive a receipt for income tax purposes. All funds that are raised in western Canada are allocated for the benefit of western Canadian equipment dealers.

 

Fundraising Events:

Canada West Equipment Dealers Association holds four annual golf tournaments to raise funds for the Canada Equipment Dealers Foundation (CEDF). Additional fundraisers for the CEDF are held at CWEDA's annual convention.

 

 

The Private Label Program

The Private Label Program allows for the creation of a scholarship endowment under your dealership name at a post-secondary educational institution for a dealership rated program.  All donations will be matched by the CEDF.  The sponsoring dealer can direct the funds toward a post secondary educational institution and dealership related program of their choice.

This program is intended to take advantage of matching funds that are available from provincial governments and college foundations.  It is a great way to recognize a dealership or a long-term dealer principal.  Minimum contribution is $5000.

 

Life Insurance Program
In partnership with Federated Insurance of Canada, a Life Insurance Program has been established which allows the policyholder to designate the CEDF as a beneficiary. The policyholder determines the amount of the policy and pays the premium on an annual basis.  This program is designed to provide the foundation with a long-term funding source.

 

Annual Donation

The CEDF accepts annual donations in all denominations.  These donations will be used as matching funds for other donation programs or for general operating expenses of the CEDF.

 

Canada West Scholarship Program

For information on receiving scholarships for dealership employees, visit the scholarships page.

 

Fundraising Events:

Canada West Equipment Dealers Association holds four annual golf tournaments to raise funds for the Canada Equipment Dealers Foundation (CEDF). Additional fundraisers for the CEDF are held at CWEDA's annual convention.

 

Please note:  A group of current and former dealers have volunteered their time to raise funds for the CEDF. If you are interested in participating in this worthwhile venture, please contact the CWEDA office.

 

 

Contact Information

Phone: (403) 250-7581

Fax: (403) 291-5138

2435 Pegasus Road NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8C3

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© 2011 Canada West Equipment Dealers Association

Last modified: May 31, 2011

 

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