About
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 support for the CEDF continues with the creation of the Western Equipment Dealers Association.
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 North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) governs the CEDF.
Since inception, we have raised over $2 million 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 Canada are allocated for the benefit of Canadian equipment dealers.
Purpose Of The Foundation
To create educational programs for dealers and their employees
To establish and fund scholarship programs
For public awareness campaigns to promote the industry to the general public
To conduct research that delivers significant industry benefits
Join Us
Help us build a $1 million endowment fund to ensure we continue to have the people and the skills to be successful well into the future. Participating in the CEDF by making a donation is a great way for a dealership or industry partner to give something back to their industry.