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DESIGN EVENTS

Interior Design
Show West
September 17 - 20 Vancouver

The 2009 keynote line-up will be another blockbuster event, so make sure to save the date for the 25th Anniversary of
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, September 24 & 25,
Toronto to discover the next 25 years of design innovation.

   
 

CDECA ANNOUNCES 2009 DESIGN AWARDS
&
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2009 / 2010

Evaluated by an independent panel of judges, the prestigious National Awards recognize excellence in five categories. Winners of each category received a trophy and cash prize. This years submissions by our members demonstrate a high level of professionalism and expertise, says Deborah Casey, Chair of CDECA,
I congratulate all the winners on their outstanding achievements.

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Read about new Directors
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership in Canada's only national association that supports both interior decorators and interior designers also provides valuable benefits to members, such as: Business Insurance and a PetroCan Savings Program.

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FOR CONSUMERS
An Interior Decorator and an Interior Designer ...? Do you know the differences?
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HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT
Good news! The Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) recently introduced by the government provides eligible homeowners with a nice incentive by way of a tax credit to undertake certain upgrades to their homes.

The credit will be based on eligible expenditures for work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010 and applies to eligible expenditures of more than $1,000, but not more than $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 ($9,000 x 15%).
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WHO WE ARE...
The Canadian Decorators' Association (CDECA) is a professional not-for-profit Association representing both Student and Accredited interior decorators and interior designers, and Affiliate businesses across Canada.  Our goal is to foster the growth of the decorating industry in Canada; provide advocacy respecting policy matters; promote a positive image of the industry through proactive activities and events; and offer value to Members through upgrading of skills and knowledge. CDECA is the most influential Association representing decorators in Canada.

CDECA is committed to enhancing the quality of the decorating industry by providing opportunities to its Members including professional development courses, programming, networking, and additional resources and services through its many forms of offerings.

CDECA advocates for interior decorating excellence by providing industry information, maintaining advanced educational standards and requirements; and ethics in business practices. 

CDECA is a professional association and not a governing body; as such, all matters related to contracts and fees are considered to be strictly between decorator and client.

Accredited interior decorators are trained to decorate and design interior spaces in compliance with our constitutional Bylaws and Code of Ethics. Under the leadership of an inspired Board of Directors and the growing national Membership, CDECA is well positioned to move forward with confidence and a plan for the future of our industry.

BECOME A MEMBER...
Whether you're an interior decorator or interior designer, a CDECA membership provides access to professional information and resources.
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