It pays to be a CAAR member!
Membership in CAAR is a wise investment, as our CAAR Perk$ Program more than offsets the cost of annual dues.

As a member, you can access exclusive discounts on various products and services, saving you hundreds or thousands of dollars annually. Notably, our partnership with Group Benefits Consulting of Canada offers members unique benefits like affordable health and pension plans for their employees.

To start maximizing your savings on essential everyday services—from telecommunications and shipping to digital media and insurance—contact our CAAR Perk$ partners today.

AED Advantage prioritizes the safety of staff, customers, and communities, recognizing the challenges faced in remote locations and demanding industries.

With a strong foundation in Saskatoon and over 15 years of experience, AED Advantage has earned the trust of over 4000 organizations, including notable names like the University of Saskatchewan, Husky Energy, Mosaic, and Staples Canada.

Act promptly to secure your workplace, vehicles, and facilities with the AED Advantage/CAAR Perk$ Program.

• Enjoy a 15% discount and complimentary shipping on AED purchases.
• Stay ahead with our monthly reminder emails, ensuring regular device checks, and receive notifications 90, 60, and 30 days before pad and battery expiry.
• Take advantage of our AED Trade-In Program, offering CAAR Members a $250.00 credit towards a new device when replacing old ones.

For personalized assistance, contact info@aedadvantage.ca or call (888) 653-5028 to speak with an AED specialist.

Group Benefits Consulting of Canada (GBCC) is your one-stop shop for insurance products and business solutions that will secure your organization’s future. Working with CAAR members, GBCC offers comprehensive programs that will provide savings now and coverage when needed.

CAAR members have access to competitive and cost-effective programs through GBCC. Take the first step towards a secure agri-retail operation and a smooth financial future. Contact GBCC today for a free assessment and quote. It costs nothing to consider Group Benefits, but it may save you considerably.

Programs and services that are included and/or available by participating in the CAAR Group Program include:

• Benefit Consulting Services
• Cost Plus (Private Health Services Plan)
• Independent Benefit Reviews
• Out-Of-Country Travel Insurance
• Best Doctors®
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• Retiree Employee Benefit Coverage
• Executive Medicals
• US Employees Coverage
• Preferred Pharmacy Providers
• Alliance Pharmacy Group
• Loblaws/Superstore

In partnership with Group Benefits Consulting of Canada Inc., Humaniqa is a comprehensive tool that supports explicitly small to medium organizations in managing their HR functions. It includes unlimited 24/7 access to information and a robust database that features:

• A Library of Human Resource Templates
• Up-to-date employment labour legislation
• Secure online storage of HR documents
• Human Resource Audit & Employee Handbook Tool
• Management, Health and Safety Training

CAAR members can access Humaniqa at a negotiated price of $100 annually, down from the regular price of $475 annually. To enroll, contact the CAAR Office or download this form.

LeftField conducts market analysis on 16 Canadian grains, oilseeds, particular crops, and subclasses of crops weeklyweekly. Three comprehensive weekly reports (Special Crop Letter, Canola & Soy Letter, and Small Grains Letter) are then distilled into a fourth weekly report, the Farm Market Letter.

LeftField will extend an offer for CAAR members to provide LeftField services at a significant discount to their clients/customers. The offer includes:

• A co-branded version of the weekly LeftField Farm Market Letter, subject to mutual agreement, with the member’s logo in the header.
• The opportunity for CAAR members to include a brief message to their customer base in weekly emails.
• LeftField would distribute the reports and manage the email lists. LeftField would not use the customer’s email information for any other communication.
• Discounted rates for market presentations at member events.

For more information on this special offer for CAAR members, please get in touch with LeftField Commodity Research Inc. at (204) 949-1726 or email chuck@leftfieldcr.com

As Canada’s leading freight and parcel solutions provider, Purolator will help you deliver and ensure customer satisfaction.

CAAR Members who sign up for this exclusive Purolator program are eligible for discounts on shipping within Canada and the US or international destinations to meet the needs of their business and customers:

• Purolator Express ® Services
• Purolator Ground ®
• Purolator Freight ®
• Purolator International ®

Call Chad Irwin at 204-779-1200 ext. 2291 and identify as a CAAR member, or email cirwin@purolator.com to enroll your account in the discount plan. Once your account is approved, your discounts will be applied automatically.

CAAR members can lower telecommunications costs with the CAAR group program through Westcan. Save every day on your:

• Office long distance: only 3.9 cents per minute in Canada and the US.
• Cellular long distance: any carrier, 8 cents per minute
• Office phone rentals: 19 calling features and free long-distance
• Preferred rates on conference calls
• Free bill analysis that could save you hundreds of dollars per year

Western Financial Group is a proud provider of a specialized insurance program for “Crop Inputs Dealers” and “Custom Application” across Canada.
The Crop Inputs Insurance Program is exclusively designed for businesses within the Agricultural Inputs industry:

• Spray Drift and Misapplication
• Risk Management and Loss Prevention
• Pollution/Environmental Coverage
• Seedsmen’s Errors and Omissions
• Unique “Protected Self Insurance”
• Crop Damage
• Fully AWSA Compliant
• Business Interruption Coverage

The CAAR Membership Value Committee always seeks other discount packages to enhance your membership. If you have suggestions for new CAAR Perk$ Partners, please contact Maikka Manacsa, Member Relations and Communications Manager, at maikka@caar.org or 204-989-9304.

Disclaimer: All offers are subject to change without notice. Service provider contracts and policies will govern.