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CAF Launches New Website to Empower Members and Enhance Communication

Over the past year, we've been hard at work behind the scenes, not only updating our website but also improving our membership application and renewal processes. These enhancements will allow us to deliver important information and valuable services to our members with greater efficiency. A key highlight of the new website is the introduction of dynamic working groups focused on … [More Info]


CAF submits preliminary comments on CUSMA Renewal
The Canadian Apparel Federation has submitted preliminary comments to the Canadian government regarding the renewal of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, (CUSMA). CUSMA is the successor to NAFTA. Implemented in 2020, the agreement contains a requirement that the parties need to renew the agreement in 2026. … [More Info]

Portugal sourcing mission
With the support of the Portuguese trade commission, the Canadian Apparel Federation is planning a trade mission to Portugal during the week of December 9th, highlighting opportunities for Canadian apparel companies to secure production partners in that country. Many Canadian apparel firms currently produce in Portugal. Contact us immediately if you wish t participate. The benefits of manufacturing in that country are: gigh quality production, … [More Info]


Minister Ng Launches Consultations on Forced Labour
The Canadian government has requested comments on its forced labour import ban. The review was announced earlier this month and the deadline for comments is: November 15, 2024. In the 2023 and 2024 budgets the government promised to enhance the import prohibition. Canada first enacted a ban on the import of goods made in whole or in part with … [More Info]

CAF provides comments on operations of CORE

The Canadian government asked industry to comment on the operations of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), as part of a review of the office announced earlier this year. Our association submitted comments this month dealing with the mandate and operations of CORE. Anyone interested in this issue should contact Bob Kirke - bkirke@apparel.ca at the CAF … [More Info]

Events

Webinar: Basics of Canadian PFAS and Plastics Registry Compliance - TODAY

Join the Canadian Apparel Federation and Claigan Environmental Inc. for a webinar on compliance requirements for Canadian PFAS and Federal Plastics Registry for the apparel and textiles industry. This webinar will focus on the key requirements for compliance to these Canadian regulations for the apparel and textiles industry. … [More Info]

Wagefest 2024 - Nov. 21, 22 2024

Join CAF's payroll services partner Wagepoint for Wagefest 2024: Lift Up + Level Up. We're celebrating small businesses and the humans who help make it all possible. Three can’t-miss reasons you should be there: ☝️ It’s 100% virtual (save your miles for a trip to Fiji). ✌️ It’s absolutely free! 👌 The speaker lineup is A-MA-ZING. You’ll leave equipped to handle any hurdle and ready … [More Info]

New CAF Members

We welcome our newest members:
MAERSK LOGISTICS & SERVICES CANADA INC.
MAERSK CUSTOMS SERVICES is a division of MAERSK LOGISTICS & SERVICES CANADA INC. offering Customs brokerage and compliance services. [More Info]

Varitrim Textiles Inc.
Varitrim Textiles Inc. is a team of experts with more than 30 years of expertise in manufacturing and developing knitted and woven elastics and rigid narrow fabrics for apparel, and other sewn products industries. … [More Info]

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MAERSK LOGISTICS & SERVICES CANADA INC.

Varitrim Textiles Inc.