click here to login CMAC Home :: About Us :: Committees As a National Trade Association, the CMAC represents the interests of the Canadian confectionery industry and its consumers. The Association has many very active committees providing council, advice and direction to the CMAC. These committees perform important work on behalf of the membership. The Association would like to recognize the special contributions these industry representatives and their companies provide. Committees: Category Development Technical & Regulatory Affairs Government Relations Website Committee History Become a Member Annual Report Committees Member List Contact Us Did You Know? Peppermint flavoured gum was introduced around 1880. 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 word "chocolate" comes from the Aztec word "xocolatl", which means "bitter water".