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Recent Letters

A Framework for Labour Relations

Policy Statements August 04, 2026

In response to the federal government’s July 3 announcement of a second round of consultations on potential reform to the Canada Labour Code (“Code”), CIFFA has  provided its submission, with insights into these specific themes: 1. Reviewing Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code Expedited Grievance Arbitration Addressing bad faith bargaining Length of a strike or lockout […]

Digital Trade Strategy Consultation-CIFFA Submission

Policy Statements July 13, 2026

On July 10, CIFFA submitted the following insights towards Transport Canada and Global Affairs Canada’s development of a strategy to advance the digitalization of trade processes (digital and paperless trade) to identify impediments and inefficiencies to digital trade and its associated processes from our trusted perspective as leaders in the supply chain and logistics sectors. […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – May/June 2026

Committee Summary June 16, 2026

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 Submitted A Policy Document Responding To The Labour Program

Policy Statements May 19, 2026

On May 12 CIFFA submitted a policy document responding to The Labour Program, which is assessing if updates to Canada’s federal labour policy are needed to support a modern and fair labour relations framework. As part of this process, the Labour Program is engaging stakeholders to gather feedback and perspectives to help inform policy directions. […]

Feedback on the Draft 2026–2029 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

Policy Statements May 12, 2026

CIFFA Corp. has provided the following input on behalf of our members towards the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy CIFFA supports the direction of the draft strategy and the importance of federal leadership on sustainable development. We encourage the Government of Canada to strengthen the final strategy by more clearly addressing the role of customs and […]

Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget

Policy Statements May 01, 2026

CIFFA Corp presented a submission to the Standing Committee on Finance consultations for the 2026 federal budget. The submission was based on the following recommendations outlined in full in the document. List of Recommendations Make necessary investments for CBSA to begin the process of updating legacy digital infrastructure and software – strategic investments for the […]