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Posted by Bob Kirke July 9th, 2024

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has launched a significant consultation process to review a proposed roadmap for addressing plastic waste and pollution from the textile and apparel sector. Companies should note that synthetic fibers are considered plastic, and are the focus of this discussion.

Posted by Bob Kirke July 8th, 2024

The Canadian government recently introduced changes to the Competition Act which will have a substantial impact on sustainability claims made by Canadian companies. These changes will force many companies to revisit how they promote their products in terms of sustainability in light of the substantial penalties that can be levied by the Competition Bureau.

Posted by Bob Kirke June 13th, 2024

CAF president Elliot Lifson awarded the Order of Quebec. The Canadian Apparel Federation is happy to advise that our association's president Elliot Lifson has been awarded the National Order of Quebec and was presented with that honour on Jne 20th.

Posted by CAF May 7th, 2024

On April 30, 2024 the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, appointed an interim Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) to take over from Sheri Meyerhoffer, upon the completion of her five-year term.

Posted by CAF April 18th, 2024

Budget 2024 - summary On April 16, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, presented the government’s budget. The budget was heavily focused on measures to address the ongoing housing crisis. A number of tax measures were introduced, including substantial changes to capital gains and new tax credits (i.e. New Canada Carbon Rebate for Small Businesses).

Posted by Bob Kirke March 28th, 2024

The European union is moving forward with human rights due diligence legislation and an import prohibition on goods made from forced Labour. Details below.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 27th, 2024

United Kingdom (UK) has pulled out of negotiations with Canada for a permanent free trade agreement, post-Brexit. Duty-free treatment for most goods will continue under temporary arrangements, yet several crucial provisions will be lost. For instance, the "origin quotas" will be eliminated as of March 31, 2024.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 27th, 2024

The federal government has announced a review of the watchdog it created in 2019 to review the conduct of Canadian companies operating abroad. Starting this year, over a six-month period, the government said it will assess the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise’s “effectiveness and progress to date.”

Posted by Bob Kirke March 21st, 2024

On March 19, 2024 new import requirements took effect that impact organic textile products shipped into the USA. The USDA published the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) final rule on January 19, 2023, which requires the use of electronic NOP Import Certificates for organic agricultural products imported into the U.S. The use of the NOP Import Certificate was mandatory as of March 19, 2024.

Posted by Bob Kirke March 19th, 2024

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and the Standards Council of Canada is inviting stakeholders in the textiles and apparel sector to a virtual workshop on March 27th, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EDT.