Canada First Hospital Certification
Healthcare Institution Partnership Program
The CMMA offers a voluntary certification program for healthcare institutions demonstrating commitment to increasing procurement of Canadian-manufactured medical products.
What it takes
Increase domestic sourcing by ten percent
The commitment that matters
Participating institutions commit to increasing procurement of CMMA-certified Canadian products by a minimum of ten percent over a defined baseline period. Upon achieving this threshold, institutions receive Canada First certification status.
What you gain
Your hospital earns recognition in national news coverage
Certified institutions are acknowledged in CMMA communications and industry publications
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Procurement Support Access to CMMA resources and consultation services for identifying domestic sourcing alternatives.
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Supplier Connections Introduction to CMMA member organizations producing relevant product categories.
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Get certified today
Submit your purchase history data to begin the certification process
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about certification
nstitutions must demonstrate a ten percent increase in procurement of CMMA-certified products relative to an established baseline. The CMMA works with procurement teams to establish baseline measurements and track progress
Certified institutions receive recognition in Association communications and are introduced to member manufacturers. Certification demonstrates institutional commitment to supply chain diversification
Clinical requirements remain the primary consideration in all procurement decisions. The program supports institutions in identifying Canadian alternatives that meet clinical and operational standards.
Certification is reviewed annually. Institutions must maintain the procurement threshold to retain certification status.
Products from CMMA member organizations that have received Canada First product certification count toward the procurement threshold.
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