How Pawn Shops Help Communities
Our friends at the U.S. National Pawn Association have produced an excellent video outlining how pawn shops help their communities. While some of the minor details are different in Canada the core message is unchanged: pawn shops help the people that main stream banking forgot.Pawn shops empower people to manage their short term financial difficulties independently and with dignity.
The C.P.A.
The Canadian Pawn Association is a trade organization working to advance the professional image of the Canadian pawnbroking industry. Pawnshops pre-date Canada and have played an important part in supporting Canadian families since the birth of our country.
Pawn Stats
The majority of Canadian pawn shops are family owned, many of them multi generational. We are a small but vital service sector bridging gaps missed by traditional banking. Our clients are regular Canadians who are facing irregular circumstances.
Did You Know?
Pawn shops are niche industry so most people have never needed to visit one. Unfortunately,that means their beliefs and opinions are shaped by mainstream stereotypes or portrayals in movies or television. Each point below leads to more information so click the link.
The Pawn Industry is thousands of years old and has shaped Western civilization. Learn More
Hard-working Canadians trust their local pawn shop to help them through short-term financial difficulties with dignity. Learn More
Pawning offers a broad range of advantages to clients over payday loans. Learn More
Pawnshops provide a range of benefits including speed, convenience, and reliability. Learn More
Modern pawn shops are bright, clean, and fascinating shopping destinations. Learn More
Own a Pawn Business?
CPA serves the interests of responsible brokers and dealers in the pawn industry. Become a member and showcase your commitment to ethical practices, customer service excellence and industry best practices.
Membership Benefits
CPA serves the interests of responsible brokers and dealers in the pawn industry. Become a member and showcase your commitment to ethical practices, customer service excellence and industry best practices.
Knowledge
We provide members with valuable information and resources that help you stay competitive in the pawn industry.
Diligence
Displaying our logo at the entrance to you business tells your clients you maintain ethical practices and adhere to all provincial and federal laws.
Community
Networking with other business owners in your industry can be an incredibly valuable experience.
Support Us
Your membership helps us advance the positive and professional image of the pawnbroking industry in Canada.
Industry News
Pawn Shop Gives Back
An Ontario pawnbroker has raised nearly $30,000 in support of their local S.P.C.A. Kudos to Hockshop for stepping up and helping your community! The story is
Pawn Shops in the News: Terry Crews
Pawn shops frequently don’t make the press: people shy away from discussing their financial concerns. These are typically private matters which people don’t share. That’s
Welcome to the C.P.A.!
We are proud to launch the new and updated website for the Canadian Pawn Association. Development will continue over the next several months as we