The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is opening an office in Ottawa in 2026 and has hired its first full-time employee in the nation’s capital – a significant milestone for its presence in Canada.
The new office supports AEM’s goal to be the leading voice for North American equipment manufacturers.
AEM hired Alexandre Mattard-Michaud as its new Director of Government Affairs in Canada. Based in Ottawa, Mattard-Michaud brings more than 20 years of experience in Canadian government and parliamentary affairs.
He will be responsible for representing AEM’s member interests and championing the industry’s top policy priorities with lawmakers and regulators.
AEM represents more than 100 member companies in Canada. Its members support 152,000 Canadian jobs and contribute $41 billion annually to the national economy.
“Our members power the nation’s farms, construction sites and supply chains, and their voices deserve to be heard on policies that impact their ability to innovate and create jobs,” said AEM President and CEO Megan Tanel. “With a dedicated presence in Ottawa, AEM will be a more effective advocate and convener, ensuring equipment manufacturers get a seat at the table during critical policy discussions about the future of the Canadian economy.”
For 50 years, AEM has been a partner to equipment manufacturers in North America, helping them shape policy, connect with stakeholders and harness data to meet evolving needs.
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This expanded physical presence into Canada’s capital marks a new era of advocacy and engagement, ensuring AEM has a strong and dedicated voice in policy discussions at the federal and provincial levels in Canada.
AEM’s expanded presence in Ottawa focuses on unleashing the full potential of the Canadian equipment manufacturing industry, advocating for pro-growth policies that help Canadians in the equipment manufacturing industry better build, power and feed the world.
More details about the official office opening will be shared early next year.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the North America-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers with more than 1,100 member companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture, mining, forestry and construction-related industry sectors worldwide.
