click here to login CMAC Home :: About Us To grow confectionery consumption in a responsible manner as an enjoyable food that is part of a healthy, active lifestyle. • We will encourage the well being of all Canadians. • We will consistently deliver quality in everything we do. • We will act responsibly in a fair and equitable manner. • We will meet or exceed the highest level of industry and regulatory standards. History Become a Member Annual Report Committees Member List Contact Us Did You Know? The first patent for chewing gum was issued in 1869 to William F. Semple, a dentist from Mount Vernon, OH. Did You Know? The high cost of sugar in Europe during the Middle Ages, made sugar candy a delicacy that only the wealthy could afford. Did You Know? The Swiss consume more chocolate per capita than any other nation on earth.