Advocacy

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Recent Letters

CIFFA Corp participating in the Department of Finance consultations for the 2026 federal budget

Policy Statements August 28, 2025

CIFFA Corp is pleased to participate in the Department of Finance consultations for the 2026 federal budget, due August 28 2025. Earlier this year, CIFFA Corp issued correspondence to Prime Minister Carney as part of our effort to collaborate with elected officials towards strengthening Canada’s supply chains and advancing our shared economic goals. We reiterate […]

Supporting the development of regulations under the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act

Policy Statements August 21, 2025

On August 20, CIFFA provided this submission in support of the development of regulations under the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act. Having the federal government engaging with provinces and territories to achieve mutual recognition of regulations, policies, and processes is essential towards achieving stronger trade within our own borders.  (Read full letter)

CIFFA encourages the federal Minister of Jobs and Families to facilitate an immediate resolution

Letters August 15, 2025

CIFFA sent a letter August 14 to the federal Minister of Jobs and Families, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, regarding the labour dispute between Air Canada and CUPE 4091 (flight attendants). While CIFFA Corp. does not take a formal position on the negotiations between Air Canada and CUPE 4091 (Air Canada component) and further to that […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – May 2025

Committees June 06, 2025

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 expresses the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline

Letters May 06, 2025

CIFFA wrote a letter on May 5, 2025 to voice the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline and Proposal for Low-Value Import Release Without Bond  CIFFA strongly urged the Government of Canada to consider further delaying the implementation date until all parties are confident that trade will proceed with minimal disruption. CIFFA also […]

CIFFA Offers Congratulatory Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney

Letters May 01, 2025

CIFFA has extended its sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada. We look forward to working collaboratively with his government to strengthen Canada’s supply chains and advance our shared economic goals. In this communication, we aim to outline our members’ key priorities and identify practical, quick wins, […]