On Thursday May 2, 2019, members of the Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA) gathered in Ottawa for their annual Lobby Day, with a focus on promoting the important economic and social role that the direct selling industry plays in Canada. […]
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Direct Sellers – Why It’s Important Your Company is a DSA Member
Don’t be fooled, it’s important to understand that not all direct selling companies are created equal. […]
What is Direct Selling – Tips to Getting Started
What exactly is direct selling you might ask? Well, direct selling is the sale of consumer products or services, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. It’s a retail channel used by large, global companies and small, entrepreneurial brands to sell all types of goods and services, including nutritional products, cosmetics, jewelry, housewares, giftware, utilities and much more! […]
Updated Codes of Ethics and Business Practices
In 2018, to recognize changes made in the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations Code of Ethics, DSA Canada’s Codes of Ethics and Business Practices underwent an update. While there have been no changes made that materially impact the businesses of DSA members, the revised Codes include updated text that: […]
2018 – A Year in Review
For the DSA, 2018 has been an important, exciting and productive year. With a talented new team in the office and a Board filled with fresh and experienced faces, we have focused on increasing the value provided to member companies and building on our capabilities to continue serving the direct selling industry into 2019 and beyond. […]
Policy Opportunities Apparent After Ottawa Visit
DSA President Peter Maddox recently spent time meeting with government officials in Ottawa, as planning for the 2019 Federal Election begins to gather steam. Meetings were held with representatives of the three main parties, Liberal, Conservative and NDP, and these discussions are helping the DSA to build its own election platform. MPs visited included Randy Hoback of Saskatchewan and Karen Vecchio of Ontario, who is a former PartyLite consultant. […]
CANADA: Open For Business
Check out the December edition of Direct Selling News magazine for a story, written by DSA President Peter Maddox, on the opportunities presented by the Canadian direct selling market […]
DSA Canada Participates in the “What She Said” Radio Show
DSA recently participated in the “What She Said” radio show, on Toronto’s 105.9 The Region FM. […]
DSA Rewarded with WFDSA Gold Performance Standard
Under the direction of its CEO Council and Operating Group, each year the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations recognizes national DSAs that uphold a high level of ethical standards and effectively advocate on behalf of the industry. A […]
Direct Selling Reference Included in Revised North American Trade Deal
DSA Canada is pleased to report that, after significant advocacy, a reference to direct selling has been included in the revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Pending legislative approval, the revised deal will be known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The direct selling reference appears in the chapter on Cross-Border Trade in Services Chapter , Article 15.10 , in the section on small and medium sized enterprises. It states that business models, such as direct selling services, should be supported. […]