Same RMA Trade Program, Now Through Canoe

RMA Trade was founded on the idea of group buying power and has partnered with government associations to increase volumes, thereby decreasing costs for members. Canoe Procurement Group of Canada is now responsible for offering and managing the RMA Trade program for members. Members are still able to purchase at will, with no minimum purchasing requirements, and receive membership benefits.

Canoe is one of Canada’s largest group procurement organizations built for the public sector. Canoe supports over 6,000 public and not-for-profit organizations across Canada by offering choice and flexibility, simplifying procurement, and providing access to competitively awarded, trade-compliant supplier contracts.

Current Canoe members include municipalities and local governments, Indigenous communities, school divisions, libraries, non-profits, hospitals, airports, and other public sector entities.

Why Canoe?

  • Built for Canadian Communities: Canoe was created by Canadian municipalities to serve the unique needs of the public sector
  • Delivered Through Local Municipal Associations: RMA is a local Canoe partner
  • No Use Requirements: There is no minimum purchase or use obligation
  • Trade-Compliant: All contracts and programs comply with applicable trade agreements and public procurement best practices
  • Local Supplier Engagement: Work directly with trusted local suppliers and dealers whenever possible

Benefits for Members

  • Preferential Pricing: Access volume-based pricing from hundreds of approved suppliers
  • Streamlined Procurement: Reduce administrative workload by using contracts already competitively tendered on your behalf
  • Flexible Purchasing: Select only the products, services, and suppliers that meet your organization’s needs
  • Wide Program Selection: From office supplies to heavy equipment, facility assessment to public administration software, Canoe offers a broad range of programs to meet your procurement needs
  • Procurement Support: Work with dedicated Canoe representatives to navigate programs, compliance, and supplier connections

How to Join

Becoming a Canoe member is easy. Visit the Become a Member page on the Canoe website to review eligibility and submit the membership inquiry form. A Canoe representative will contact you directly to guide you through the next steps.