2025 Membership Directory

2025 CIFFA Membership Directory • Répertoire des membres de l’ATIC 2025 | 5 All these sectors are an integral part of the supply chain and collectively this will strengthen our voice and provide a broader reach. CIFFA’s new tagline, F orging A lliances – reflects the new direction that CIFFA has taken, to be proactive, not reactive, and to build relationships, not form siloes. New to our educational offerings is a Fundamentals of Customs workshop, which provides an overview of the Canadian Customs’ processes and procedures, and the governing legislation put into place by the Canadian Government to protect the Canadian people and industry. It delves into the practices necessary to ensure that shipments are securely released to Canadian importers while ensuring proper assessment of duties and accounting. CIFFA will continue to broaden its course offerings in 2025 with the updating of course material and new content offerings. A CIFFA Strategic Planning session of the Board of Directors and CIFFA Secretariat Staff in the fall of 2024 identified several priority areas of focus for CIFFA in the coming years: • Continue to raise CIFFA’s profile and strengthen and broaden our relationships to increase our influence with government bodies. Strengthen member advocacy and representation. • Develop (license) educational programs for new membership categories including freight brokers, drayage, warehousing, customs. • Seek to grow membership in all categories through targeted programs and execute a retention study to determine why members leave and why they stay. • Maintain a strong financial position to support ongoing operations, advocacy efforts, and member services. We are hoping for a more stable and streamlined supply chain in 2025, and we are looking forward to delivering to our members all the benefits that meet your needs plus some NEW offerings this year. We’re very excited to introduce Ask RUTH — CIFFA’s new AI-powered assistant designed to help you navigate the complexities of the Canadian supply chain with ease. AskRUTH can assist you with: • Finding answers on trade and logistics, • Exploring CIFFA’s educational programs, • Understanding trade regulations and advocacy efforts, • Accessing the resources you need, when you need them. AskRUTH will continue to learn and adapt, improving her ability to provide fast, accurate answers over time. Available 24/7 at ciffa.com/askruth , AskRUTH is here to simplify your work and keep you informed. We hope that you will enjoy your membership benefits, and we strongly encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions, issues or suggestions on how we can improve your membership experience. Our for-profit entity, TraversEd Limited, faced a challenging year in 2024, a trend that is expected to continue into 2025. In January, the federal government implemented a cap on international student permit applications, aiming to stabilize the growth of new student intakes over the next two years. For 2024, this cap is anticipated to result in a 35% decrease in international student enrollments compared to 2023, with further reductions of 10% in both 2025 and 2026. Since a significant portion of our Supply Chain courses were traditionally taken by international students, this policy shift will have a substantial impact on our financial performance. On a positive note, we are excited to announce a new partnership with the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), based in the U.S. This collaboration allows TraversEd to offer the FIATA diploma to NCBFAA’s 1,300 member companies, opening up new growth opportunities and expanding our reach within the global logistics and customs brokerage community. In 2024, our registered charity, CIFFA Cares, achieved an incredible milestone by donating a record-breaking $86,179 to support the charitable initiatives of our partner colleges. These generous contributions will play a pivotal role in advancing access to higher education. The funds will be utilized by the colleges to provide scholarships, grants, and various other educational initiatives designed to empower students, foster academic growth, and create opportunities for those pursuing higher learning. This donation represents our ongoing commitment to supporting educational excellence and ensuring that deserving individuals have the resources they need to succeed in their academic journeys. Lastly, and as my presidency nears its conclusion, I am filled with immense gratitude for the incredible individuals who have made this journey so meaningful. To my fellow Board Members, thank you for your trust, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to CIFFA’s mission. To the Secretariat team, your hard work and dedication behind the scenes are the foundation of everything we achieve. I would like to extend a special thank you to Bruce Rodgers and Julia Kuzeljevich for their steadfast support, guidance, and partnership throughout my term. It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President. I look forward to watching CIFFA and its members continue to thrive, innovate, and lead in the years ahead. Here’s to a bright and successful future for us all! Warm regards, ARNON MELO President, CIFFA Corp. Canada