CIAC proudly represents Canada’s chemistry and plastics sector leaders: innovators, solution providers, and world-class stewardship pioneers.

Together, our commitment to bettering society, the environment, and the economy is unwavering. We share our members’ stories with decision-makers at the federal and provincial levels to help shape public policy that supports innovation, investment, sustainability, jobs, and the environment.

Canadian Chemistry by the Numbers

$119.9 billion

of chemical and plastic products exported in 2024

192 700

Canadian jobs related to the chemistry and plastics sectors

4th largest

manufacturing sector in Canada

2024 Year in Review: A sustainable and prosperous Canada – the connection is chemistry

Read all about our CIAC’s achievements, awards and advocacy in the 2024 Year in Review.

Responsible Care®: the made-in-Canada chemistry industry sustainability initiative

Learn about CIAC’s made-in-Canada sustainability initiative, Responsible Care®.

2024 Responsible Care Report

For 40 years, Responsible Care® has led the journey towards safe, responsible and sustainable chemical manufacturing. Take a moment and read this interactive report that outlines our members’ accomplishments throughout the 2024 calendar year.

Chemistry, Mining, and the New Resource Economy: Can Canada Lead?

We’re excited to share that our CEO Greg Moffatt joined Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, for an insightful discussion on The Future Economy podcast about Canada’s path to leadership in sustainable mining and chemistry. Check out the interview on TheFutureEconomy.ca about the future of sustainable mining and chemistry, and how Canada can lead in the future of both these critical industries.

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