Advocacy

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 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 […]

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’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 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’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)