Advocacy

We champion industry sector rights. Read our reports and correspondence to government and non-government organizations, carriers and other local and global stakeholders.

Recent Letters

CIFFA Letter to Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez

Letters March 13, 2024

Budget 2024 will be the first opportunity the government has to demonstrate its commitment to the newly created Supply Chain Office, and we look forward to congratulating the government for adequately supporting it to take on the complex and challenging issues involved in protecting our national supply chains. We also recognize that the government is […]

CIFFA’s Pre-Budget Submission

Letters February 26, 2024

CIFFA has submitted, to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, a pre-budget document outlining our key priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget. As we approach the next federal budget, our industry is experiencing reduced volumes of freight, owing to a decline in consumer demand due to inflation. The very severe human resource problems which afflicted the […]

CIFFA Submission: Supply Chain Regulatory Review

Regulatory February 09, 2024

On January 26, CIFFA sent a submission to the Treasury Board Secretariat for its pending Supply Chain Regulatory Review (Review). The Review, “Let’s Talk Federal Regulations”, will examine federal regulations and practices, with the goal of supporting supply chain efficiency and resilience. Following the review, the Government of Canada will develop a Regulatory Roadmap, out lining […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – January 2024

Committees January 26, 2024

CIFFA’s national committees meet several times a year to discuss relevant issues or developments that may affect member companies. Following is a look at what committee members discussed and decided at their most-recent meetings. (Read Full Report)

CIFFA Letter to Prime Minister

Letters January 26, 2024

CIFFA wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to acquaint him with some disturbing developments concerning international shipping and its impacts on Canada’s economy and asking the government to take immediate decisions to avoid a serious economic situation. The current geopolitical climate presents threats for international shipping: Panama Canal authorities announced that the severe drought experienced […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – Fall 2023

Committees December 05, 2023

CIFFA’s national committees meet several times a year to discuss relevant issues or developments that may affect member companies. Following is a look at what committee members discussed and decided at their most-recent meetings. (Read Full Report)