The Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS) resulted from the merger of - The Association of Professional Placement Agencies & Consultants (founded in 1962) and The Employment & Staffing Services Association of Canada (founded in 1968). The 1998 blending of two strong associations gave ACSESS an expanded mandate to represent all facets of the employment, recruitment and staffing services industry as it is today. more... See more text