Welcome Board Members,

As what seems to be normal the past six months has seen changes in our markets and the CAWS family. The SAM market has discontinued and there are changes to good going forward in the PAM market. I look forward to the positive changes in PAM and seeing it once again a bigger stronger market.

The lessons learnt in the last few years with the changes in Alberta and Saskatchewan should be a reminder to us all that we are in an ever changing business and if we do not change we will be left behind. I know that OFE The Profile Show is going through challenges with FRESH and WAM is looking at changes in the west. These changes must take place to provide our members with market that cater to their ever changing needs and we must remember to embrace change as a positive to our markets needs. If we do not change with the times some one will change it for us.

We are also seeing many lines change hands as is usual in tough economic times but should constantly remind our members of the procedure in clearing these lines. Paul and the CAWS staff do an amazing job in trying to keep these matters under control but the markets should be the front line in reminding and enforcing this procedure.

Regards,
John Knapton
President
Canadian Association of Wholesale Representatives