The Canadian furniture industry produces furniture designed for use in households; institutions such as schools, hotels, restaurants and other public buildings; and office furniture. Furniture parts and frames as well as mattress, blind and shade manufacturing are also included in this industry.

The Canadian Furniture Industry is:

• The 5^th largest exporter of furniture in the world
• A major contributor to the Canadian economy, employing 102,000 people in 2005
• Export-oriented with 53 percent of the 2005 production being shipped outside of Canada, mostly to the U.S.

The Canadian Furniture Industry - An Overview (Revised as of November 2004)