The Ontario Printing & Imaging Association
The Ontario Printing and Imaging Association (OPIA) is the premiere association in the graphics communications industry that specializes in assisting industry partners with best safety practices for environment, health and safety, regulatory compliance, networking, education and training standards. OPIA represents the industry to partner organizations, federal, provincial and municipal governments as a registered lobbyist in Ontario and Canada. Our dedicated board of directors, committees and staff deliver relevant services, trusted leadership and advocacy, promoting the success of our members and the health of the industry.
Who we are
OPIA represents the industry to partner organizations and federal, provincial and municipal governments as a registered lobbyist in Ontario and Canada. Our dedicated board of directors, committees and staff deliver relevant services, trusted leadership and advocacy, promoting the success of our members and the health of the industry.
OPIA Services
Events
The OPIA offers events including an Annual Awards Night, training breakfasts or dinner events with keynote speakers that cover an array of relevant topics.
The OPIA Excellence in Print Awards competition allows the industry to compete by submitting their best work in several categories to be judged by a panel of esteemed experts. Our category and division winners are celebrated once a year at the OPIA Excellence in Print Awards Night.
Government Affairs
We actively work with all levels of government, municipal, provincial and federal to ensure that the best information and education is received by our members.
We are also the voice of the graphics communications industry to government including ministry issues such as taxation, health and safety, labour, environment, finance and industry affairs.
Environment, Health and Safety
We have the best in the industry for environment, health and safety best practices and standards. The OPIA has been an active original member of the WSIB Safety Group for over 17 years. We meet regularly with the government regulators that govern the industry to ensure that the voice of the industry is heard and our members receive the latest most important information to stay competitive.
Webinars
The OPIA hosts various webinars on topics of interest to the print community.
Our Latest News
How Remote Work Might Be Impacting Workers Mentally and Physically
From HR Daily Advisor:
Avoiding a two-way, daily commute and spending 9 or more hours per day in the office promised to be less stressful and free up more time for physical activity and other leisure pursuits.
3 questions to ask at the end of a job interview (and 3 to avoid)
From The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News:
At the end of the interview, many candidates will be faced with this prompt: Do you have any questions for me?
This is the most effective way to deliver feedback
From Fast Company:
Receiving feedback can be scary.
Our Mission
OPIA serves the graphics industry by helping our members in every practical, possible way, and promoting a positive image for our industry.
Contact Us
Ontario Printing and Imaging Association
Suite 135, 3-1750 The Queensway,
Toronto ON M9C 5H5
Phone: +1-(905) 602-4441
Email: info.ontarioprinting@gmail.com