Qualifirst has proudly supported the following cuisine, patisserie, and retail associations for years, holding prestigious associate member recognition with several:

Baking Association of Canada BAC
The Baking Association of Canada is the national trade association representing Canada's $3.2 billion baking industry. BAC's members include retail, in-store and wholesale baking companies along with the allied trades.

The Baking Association of Canada's mission is to foster the growth and development of a dynamic Canadian baking industry through advocacy and effective programs at the regional and national levels.

British Columbia Chefs' Association BCCA
The British Columbia Chef's Association was founded in July, 1958. The Association has dedicated itself to the education of both junior members, and to the upgrading of skills for all regular members. Over the years, the Association has facilitated an annual scholarship program for deserving students who distinguish themselves in the culinary field throughout lower mainland high schools. Scholarship funds are raised through fund raising activities such as the Bavarian Night and through generous corporate donations.

The voluntary electoral organizes activities such as Christmas Parties, Summer Picnics, President's Balls, Apprentice Competitions, Local and National Conventions, Culinary Salons and all events which publicise the professional chefs in British Columbia.

Future plans include more involvement with fund raising activities, helping out charitable causes, and increasing the membership.

Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association CFRA
The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is the largest hospitality association in Canada. Since 1944, the CRFA has grown to more than 16,500 members strong who control more than 48,000 outlets. Members include restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, institutions, educators and foodservice suppliers.

CRFA's mission is to create a favourable business environment and deliver tangible value to its members in all sectors of Canada's foodservice industry. The CRFA accomplishes this through member services including: government lobbying on key industry issues; industry research and forecasts; money-saving services and group buying programs; and hospitality trade shows.

The CCC is recognized as the highest attainable educational and culinary certification in Canada. This program is offered through the resources of CFCC branches and their respective education chairpersons. The program is designed for chefs currently working in the industry at Executive, Executive Sous, and Sous Chef levels possessing both journeyman accreditations and Red Seal certifications.

Société des Chefs, Cuisiniers et Pâtissiers de la Province de Québec (SCCP)
3577, rue Sainte-Catherine Est
Montréal, Québec
Canada H1W 2E6
Tél: (514) 528-1083
Fax: (514) 528-1037

L'Association des Pâtissiers Artisans du Québec (L'APAQ)
186, rue De la Canadienne
L'Acadie, Québec
Canada J2Y 1B2
Tél: (450) 545-1116
Fax: (450) 545-1116