Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council

CAMSC helps eligible Indigenous and visible-minority-owned businesses access corporate supplier networks through certification, education and trade connections. Certification requires at least 51% qualifying ownership, management and control of a Canadian for-profit B2B business, with additional owner eligibility conditions. The published $295 non-refundable administration fee and 180-day completion window concern the application process; a supplier should confirm all current certification and renewal costs before submitting. Trade support includes cross-border connections and NMSDC reciprocity arrangements. The September supplier onboarding session has passed, while the October 1, 2026 awards gala is a separate networking event. Certification can support buyer discovery but does not replace a customer's technical, security, financial or procurement qualification.