Canada-China Realty Professional Association

What Canada-China Realty Professional Association does

Canada-China Realty Professional Association (CCRPA), also known as 加中地产投资总商会, is a non-profit professional membership association established in 2006 by Chinese Canadian real estate professionals. Headquartered at 7030 Woodbine Ave, Suite 500, Markham, Ontario, CCRPA serves as the principal bridge between the Canadian and Chinese real estate markets, connecting over 16,000 individual professionals and 500+ corporate members spanning brokerage, development, construction, finance, legal services, design, property management, home inspection, appraisal, insurance, and building materials.

CCRPA's core operations center on membership and event-driven engagement. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (personal and corporate) and event sponsorships, with signature recurring events including the Annual Awards Charity Gala (recognized as the 'Oscars' of the Chinese Canadian real estate sector and drawing over 1,000 guests with 160+ sponsors at the 2026 edition), the Annual Golf Charity Tournament, the Real Estate & Economic Forum, and a Christmas Dinner paired with a '地产好声音' (Real Estate Good Voice) singing competition. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, supported by partnerships with established industry bodies (CREA, OREA, TRREB, REIC, CCIM Institute) and major financial institutions, plus a focused WeChat and Chinese-language presence targeting its core audience.

Beyond events, CCRPA delivers professional credentialing through the FRI designation partnership with REIC (nearly 200 designees since 2018) and the CCIM partnership (over a dozen designees since 2023), and runs member benefit programs such as the InsureLine Smart group insurance partnership. A multi-year charitable initiative commits CCRPA to raising CAD $1 million for the Yee Hong Senior Community, with CAD $920,000 cumulatively raised by April 2026. There is no proprietary technology platform; the association's digital footprint is limited to a basic website, mortgage calculator tool, blog, and standard social profiles.

Name

Canada-China Realty Professional Association

Legal name

Canada-China Realty Professional Association

Website

https://ccrpa-canada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Canada-China Realty Professional Association (CCRPA) is a 2006-founded non-profit membership association headquartered in Markham, Ontario, serving over 16,000 Chinese Canadian real estate professionals and 500+ corporate members across the full real estate value chain with networking, exclusive deals, professional credentialing (FRI/CCIM), and annual signature events.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CCRPA generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees. The association offers membership to real estate professionals including agents, brokers, developers, and related industry participants. Membership benefits include access to exclusive deals, expert guidance, networking opportunities, and discounted services from partner organizations (e.g., insurance discounts). The membership application process is handled through the association's website.
2. Event Sponsorships: CCRPA organizes large-scale annual events (Awards Charity Gala, Golf Tournament, Forums, Christmas Dinner) that attract significant sponsorship revenue from corporate members and partner organizations across the real estate, financial, legal, and related industries. Sponsorship tiers include Title Sponsor, Co-Chair Sponsor, Platinum, Gold, and Friendship Sponsors. The 2026 20th Anniversary Gala alone secured over 160 sponsors and CAD $320,000 in sponsorship commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CCRPA is a nonprofit professional association that sells annual memberships to real estate professionals, brokers, developers, investors, and related industry participants in Canada and China. Its core service is a community-led membership platform that provides access to exclusive cross-border real estate deals, expert regulatory guidance, networking events, and professional development programs (FRI and CCIM designations). The association supplements membership revenue with signature annual events (Awards Charity Gala, Golf Charity Tournament, Real Estate & Economic Forum, Christmas Gala) and partner-benefit programs such as group insurance discounts through InsureLine Smart.

Product overview

CCRPA operates as a non-profit professional association rather than a product company. Its core offering is a membership program that connects real estate professionals across Canada and China, providing exclusive deal access, expert guidance, and networking opportunities. The association organizes signature events including the Annual Awards Charity Gala, Golf Charity Tournament, Real Estate & Economic Forum, and Christmas Gala/Real Estate Voice Competition. CCRPA supports professional development through partnerships with REIC and CCIM Institute for FRI and CCIM designations, respectively. The organization also provides member benefits including group insurance discount programs through InsureLine Smart and a free mortgage calculator tool. A significant charitable initiative is the Yee Hong Fundraising Commitment aiming for CAD $1 million in donations to senior communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCRPA Membership Program Annual membership program for real estate professionals, brokers, developers, investors, and related industry participants, providing exclusive access to off-market real estate deals in Canada and China, expert regulatory guidance for cross-border investment, networking opportunities, and partner discounts. Membership fees are determined by professional category and processed online through the CCRPA website.
• Group Insurance Benefits Program Partner program offering CCRPA members a $600 discount on insurance plans and 15%+ savings on home and auto insurance through InsureLine Smart (Smart Insurance Solutions Inc.), a franchisee of one of Canada's largest insurance brokerage brands with contracts from over 30 insurance companies.
• FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute) Designation Program Professional designation program operated through CCRPA's partnership with the Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC). Supports members in obtaining the FRI designation. CCRPA has helped cultivate nearly 200 FRI honorees since 2018.
• CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation Program Professional designation program operated through CCRPA's partnership with the CCIM Institute, providing the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation to members. Over a dozen members have earned CCIM certification since the partnership launched.
• Annual Awards Charity Gala Annual flagship event recognized as the 'Oscars' of the Chinese Canadian real estate sector. Features the Top Producer Awards ceremony, FRI designation recognition, and charitable fundraising for the Yee Hong Senior Community. The 2026 20th Anniversary Gala drew over 1,000 guests and 160+ sponsors.
• CCRPA Golf Charity Invitational Tournament Annual TD Bank-sponsored golf charity tournament bringing together real estate professionals for networking, competition, and fundraising for Yee Hong Senior Community. The 10th edition (2025) at Red Crest Golf Club hosted 36 teams (144 players) and offered a CAD $150,000 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV hole-in-one prize.
• Real Estate & Economic Forum Annual forum (Real Estate Leaders Summit & Canadian Chinese Realtors & Real Estate Market Seminar) featuring industry experts discussing topics such as insurance risk management in real estate investment, professional ethics, and market outlook. The 2025 forum attracted 150+ professionals from nearly 100 organizations.
• Real Estate Voice (地产好声音) Singing Competition & Christmas Gala Annual singing competition held during the CCRPA Christmas Gala Dinner, featuring real estate professionals as contestants with multiple award categories. The fifth edition was held on November 26, 2025, with Klaus Chan as Grand Champion.
• Online Mortgage Calculator Free online financial tool on the CCRPA website enabling members to calculate mortgage payments including monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly payment options based on loan amount, down payment, interest rate, and amortization period.
• Overseas Study Tours Overseas study tours (50-person capacity) bringing together board members, company presidents, top brokers, and FRI designees for cross-border real estate market exploration and networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada) designees developed since 2018 through CCRPA's partnership with REIC
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Kweichow Moutai (中国茅台)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Kweichow Moutai served as the Title Sponsor for CCRPA's landmark 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026, held at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre. The gala was widely regarded as the 'Oscars' of the Chinese Canadian real estate sector, with over 1,000 guests and 160+ sponsors. Moutai's title sponsorship represented the highest level of partnership support for the event.
• TD BankflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026TD Bank served as a Co-Chair Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. TD Bank's senior leadership, including Vice President Rachael Wong, attended and spoke at the event. TD Bank has been a consistent sponsor and supporter of CCRPA events over multiple years.
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) (中国工商银行)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026ICBC (Canada) served as a Co-Chair Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. ICBC's CEO Terry Lu attended the event, and the bank was recognized alongside other major sponsors.
• CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026CIBC served as a Co-Chair Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. Community General Manager Kerry Liu attended and spoke at the event. CIBC was recognized alongside other major financial institution sponsors.
• Yee Hong Foundation (颐康基金会)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026Yee Hong Foundation serves as a Co-Chair Sponsor and is the primary beneficiary of CCRPA's charitable fundraising. CCRPA has committed to raising CAD $1 million for Yee Hong Senior Community over time, with CAD $920,000 already raised as of April 2026. Joseph Wong (founder of Yee Hong Centre) and Stephen Siu (President of Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation) participated in the donation ceremony at the 2026 gala.
• Foxwood Development GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Foxwood Development served as a Co-Chair Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. The development company has been a consistent supporter of CCRPA events.
• Alpha Choice Insurance / INTACT InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Alpha Choice Insurance served as the Forum Title Sponsor for the 2026 Real Estate & Economic Forum and Randy Wang (President of INTACT / Alpha Choice Insurance) spoke at the event. Alpha Choice Insurance also sponsored the lucky draw prizes at the gala with total value approaching CAD $30,000.
• Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026REIC has partnered with CCRPA since 2018 to offer the FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada) designation program. Nearly 200 CCRPA members have earned the FRI designation through this partnership. Don Inouye, CEO of REIC, and Winson Chan, REIC National President and CCRPA Advisory Committee member, attended the 2026 gala.
• CCIM Institute (Certified Commercial Investment Member)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026CCIM Institute partnered with CCRPA in early 2023 to offer the CCIM designation to members. As of 2026, over a dozen CCRPA members have earned the CCIM designation. CCIM Canada Central Chapter President Nader Algouneh and Vice President Manjit Saggu participated in the 2025 Real Estate Leaders Summit hosted by CCRPA.
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026CREA is one of Canada's primary real estate industry bodies that collaborates with CCRPA. CREA Chair Garry Bhaura and President Winson Chan sent congratulatory video messages for CCRPA's 20th anniversary. CCRPA actively participates in CREA's advocacy efforts and events.
• Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026OREA collaborated with CCRPA to host the 'TRESA Phase 2 Regulations' presentation in November 2023. OREA President Kim Fairley sent a congratulatory video for CCRPA's 20th anniversary. Luigi Favaro, former OREA CEO, and Wasim Jarrah, OREA Director-at-large, attended the 2026 gala.
• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2026TRREB collaborates with CCRPA on industry events and advocacy. TRREB President Daniel Seinfeld sent congratulatory video messages for CCRPA's 20th anniversary. TRREB Chief Market Economist Jason Mercer spoke at CCRPA's 2025 Real Estate Leaders Summit. Larry Cerqua, Past Chair of CREA and former TRREB President, attended the gala.
• OTT Financial GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026OTT Financial Group served as a Platinum Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. CEO Carl Cai spoke at the event, and the company has been a consistent supporter of CCRPA events.
• Regency DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Regency Development served as the Trophy Sponsor for the CCRPA 20th Anniversary Awards Charity Gala 2026. President Reego Xue attended and received recognition on stage alongside other top sponsors.
• New Power Media (新动力传媒)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026New Power Media provided venue and technical support for CCRPA events including the 2025 Christmas Dinner and the Real Estate Leaders Summit. The media organization serves as a key media partner for CCRPA's event coverage.
• Baiwan Wines Inc. / Spring-Autumn Million Liquor (春华秋实百万酒业)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 April 2026Baiwan Wines Inc., the Kweichow Moutai Authorized Distributor for Ontario, was represented by Chairman Wan Bing at the 2026 gala. The company played a key role in the Moutai title sponsorship and auctioned 40 bottles of Moutai at the charity event, raising CAD $120,000 for Yee Hong.
• Regency DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025Regency Development served as the Title Sponsor for the Fifth CCRPA '地产好声音' (Real Estate Good Voice) Christmas Dinner in November 2025. Representatives from Regency Development also served as judges for the singing competition.
• Regency DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025Regency Development served as the Title Sponsor for the Fifth CCRPA '地产好声音' Christmas Dinner in November 2025, which attracted hundreds of guests. The event featured a singing competition with 12 contestants and multiple award categories.
• New Power Media (新动力传媒)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 November 2025New Power Media provided the studio venue for CCRPA's Real Estate Leaders Summit & Canadian Chinese Realtors & Real Estate Market Seminar 2025, held on November 6, 2025, with over 150 professionals in attendance.
• TD Bank (TD Bank Cup Golf Tournament Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025TD Bank served as the Title Sponsor for the CCRPA Tenth Golf Charity Invitational Tournament in September 2025, held at Red Crest Golf Club with 144 players across 36 teams. The event also raised CAD $15,000 for Yee Hong.
• Regency DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025Regency Development was a Trophy Sponsor for the 10th CCRPA Golf Charity Invitational Tournament in September 2025. The event featured 36 teams of 4 players each at Red Crest Golf Club.
• Longwater Development (长水发展)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025Longwater Development served as a dinner sponsor for the 10th CCRPA Golf Charity Invitational Tournament. President Yang Song attended the event and received recognition. The company has been a consistent supporter of CCRPA events.
• Yunfeng Capital (云峰资本)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025Yunfeng Capital served as a dinner sponsor for the 10th CCRPA Golf Charity Invitational Tournament. President Bill Zhu attended and received recognition alongside other sponsors.
• CIBCcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2025CIBC served as a Diamond Sponsor for the 10th CCRPA Golf Charity Invitational Tournament in September 2025, with Jason Shen representing CIBC at the event.
• InsureLine Smart / Smart Insurance Solutions Inc. (dba InsureLine Brokers Smart)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024InsureLine Smart is CCRPA's exclusive insurance partner for its Group Benefit Membership Program. Members receive CAD $600 off insurance plans and 15%+ savings on home and auto insurance. Smart Insurance Solutions Inc. operates as a franchisee of InsureLine, one of Canada's largest insurance brokerage brands, with contracts from over 30 insurance companies serving the Greater Toronto Area.
• Intact InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Intact Insurance is listed as a partner organization on CCRPA's homepage, providing insurance-related services and potentially discounted rates to CCRPA members as part of the association's partner program.
• Economical InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2024Economical Insurance is listed as a partner organization on CCRPA's homepage, providing insurance-related services to CCRPA members as part of the partner program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB): TRREB is the largest regional real estate board in Canada, serving Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® with member services, advocacy, and market data — directly overlapping CCRPA's function as a membership association serving real estate professionals in the same geography.
• Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA): OREA is the provincial-level trade association for Ontario real estate professionals, providing advocacy, education, and member services. CCRPA actively collaborates with OREA on industry events and regulatory matters, making it a directly comparable membership-body peer.
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA): CREA is the national trade association for Canadian real estate, representing over 150,000 REALTORS®. CCRPA collaborates with CREA and its leadership attended CCRPA's 20th Anniversary Gala — making CREA a directly comparable national-scale peer.
• Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC): REIC is Canada's national professional designation body for real estate (FRI, etc.) and a flagship strategic partner of CCRPA. REIC provides the FRI designation pathway through which CCRPA has cultivated nearly 200 designees, making it a directly comparable professional credentialing peer.
• CCIM Institute: CCIM Institute is the leading commercial real estate designation body globally and a strategic partner of CCRPA since 2023. Comparable as a real estate professional credentialing organization serving a similar member base pursuing advanced commercial real estate credentials.
• Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA): AREAA is a US-based trade organization serving Asian American real estate professionals, with a comparable mission of supporting an ethnic-minority professional network in real estate. Directly comparable as a diaspora-focused professional association, though operating in the US.

Regional players

• Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV): REBGV is the regional real estate board serving Greater Vancouver — a comparable professional membership association for real estate practitioners, but focused on a different Canadian geography (Western Canada) than CCRPA's GTA-centric base.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR): NAR is the largest US trade association for real estate professionals (~1.5M members). Comparable as a broad real estate industry membership body, though NAR operates at much larger scale and serves a US (rather than Canadian / cross-border Chinese) member base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/realtychina
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCRPA
• Facebookm.facebook.com/p/Canada-China-Realty-Professional-Association-100069823211687
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/in/canada-china-realty-professional-association-ccrpa-a7261a198

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

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