CIFFA Appoints Julia Kuzeljevich Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Forwarder Online December 05, 2022

TORONTO, December 5,2022 — CIFFA, the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, has appointed Julia Kuzeljevich to the position of Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

Formerly in the role of Director, Policy and Communications, Julia will now assume more responsibility for CIFFA’s government relations files, at all levels of government and working with CIFFA’s lobbyist in Ottawa.

The role reflects CIFFA’s increasingly active Advocacy agenda on multiple fronts and reports to the Executive Director.

Commenting on the appointment, CIFFA Executive Director Bruce Rodgers said “CIFFA is taking a more proactive approach in addressing our membership needs with legislative officials. This new appointment better reflects the direction and requirements of our Association.”

The role is effective immediately.

The Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) represents some 300 regular member firms including freight forwarding, freight brokerage and drayage companies. CIFFA member companies employ tens of thousands of highly skilled international trade and transportation specialists. As a vital component of Canada’s global supply chain, member firms of the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) facilitate the movement of goods around the world. We provide a vital link in Canada’s global supply chains, enhancing export capabilities and assisting in the delivery of competitive solutions to Canada’s importing and exporting communities.