Advocacy

The October 26, 2025 correspondence sent was in response to CBSA’s September 29th, 2025 correspondence to various Trade Chain Partners (TCPs) about the implementation of additional CARM and Importer of Record measures by CBSA and outlined issues CIFFA has heard from its broad membership. (View full letter)

CIFFA issued a statement yesterday to the Minister of Public Safety and responsible for CBSA, Gary Anandasangaree, regarding ongoing systems outages affecting Canada’s border crossings and the clearance of goods, resulting in severe delays and added costs. The statement can be read here.

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 the full report.)

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 […]

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 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 […]