Leader said. “We lobby the government
at all levels and encourage them to follow
our lead, and consumer awareness is a big
part of that.”
The association’s biggest challenge contin-
ues to be the battle against rogue movers,
and it’s been a major part of their focus
for the last two years, Leader said. Many
consumers don’t realize that CAM mem-
bers abide by a higher standard of ethics
and along with the proper insurance, their
members can also produce registered
business and workers’ compensation
numbers. Asking to see those numbers
is one way to ensure that a company is
legitimate. It’s also smart to get three esti-
mates, never just go with the lowest price
and sign a contract.
“I can’t stress enough that if consumers
need to move, then they need to find a
reputable mover. And they need to know
if they go through the members in CAM’s
“Moving goods is serious business and while there is some provincial legislation in Canada
that governs the industry, it is not well-enforced.” Paul Leader, President & CEO
OCTOBER 2015
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