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Jan. 26, 2026

  Bill 90 (the Textile Waste Act, 2025) is legislation currently in the Ontario legislature.  If passed, it would put Ontario on course to apply Extended Producer Responsibility requirements to apparel and textiles. This bill would amend the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) 2016 by requiring the Minister of Environment, within three months of the bill coming into force, to commence a review to determine how to include textiles as a designated class of material — meaning clothing …

Dec. 23, 2025

In November 2025, EPA released a proposed rule that would significantly revise reporting obligations under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), otherwise known as the U.S. federal “PFAS Reporting Rule.”  Finalized in 2023, the original version of the rule required domestic manufacturers of PFAS chemicals and importers of PFAS or PFAS-containing articles to submit a one-time report on all PFAS manufactured or imported from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2022.  However, EPA is now proposing a series …

Dec. 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that MMODE the Montreal fashion cluster announced the passing of the founding manager of mmode, Debbie Zakaib.Her exceptional commitment, vision, and energy profoundly impacted our ecosystem. Debbie dedicated over six years of her career to promoting the fashion industry and supporting those who work within it. She was passionate about, and indeed an outstanding ambassador for, Montreal and Quebec fashion.The numerous initiatives led by Debbie and the mmode team have helped to reaffirm the global …

Nov. 28, 2025

Health Canada is notifying interested parties that an updated version of the Guidelines for the flammability requirements of the Children's Sleepwear Regulations – Canada.ca under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is now available online. The Guidelines have been modified to: update references to the most recent versions of documents and standards modernize the general format and style, and update images and drawings. Where to find the Guidelines online: You can find the Guidelines on the Industry and health professionals web page.

Nov. 28, 2025

As fashion executives look to 2026, they are contending with a fundamentally new reality. US tariffs have redrawn trade maps and forced brands and their suppliers to rapidly adjust. Consumers continue to rethink their spending, seeking value and devoting more of their budgets to achieve other goals, including their own well-being and longevity. The swift onset of AI, meanwhile, means fashion businesses find themselves in a rapidly changing technological landscape. While the ongoing disruptions may feel daunting, they are in fact …

Nov. 19, 2025

On December 9, 2025, the Embassy of Canada to Japan , in collaboration with Meros Consulting , will host a webinar on the occasion of the launch of its report on Digital Marketing to provide practical insights on e-commerce and unique digital marketing trends in Japan. This new report builds on the E-Commerce Guide to Japan (available on demand) and dives deep into the uniqueness of the Japanese market to help you prepare your branding in Japan for your market …

Nov. 4, 2025

The CAF joined industry organizations from the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in a letter on the importance of renewing USMCA/CUSMA.  The letter, addressed to the United States Trade Representative, calls for the agreement to be preserved as a trilateral agreement and extended for another 16 years. It also cautioned against changes to the rules of origin which might  create unnecessary barriers and increase costs for businesses and working families. Further, maintaining duty-free access for USMCA-qualifying goods and avoiding additional tariffs, …

Oct. 31, 2025

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the Canadian Embassy in Seoul are inviting Canadian apparel companies to join the Canadian Fashion Delegation to South Korea, November 17–19, 2026 — a three-day program built to put Canadian brands in front of Korean buyers, distributors, and retailers. This initiative sits within Canadian Heritage's renewed Creative Export Strategy, which commits $95 million over five years beginning in 2026–27 to help Canadian creative and cultural firms grow their exports through direct funding, trade missions, …

Oct. 10, 2025

      CAF Bulletin, October 10, 2025 As the holidays approach, the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) is ramping up activities to respond to the changing dynamics in the North American marketplace. In particular, we are working to provide information and solutions to firms impacted by the end of duty-free shipments to the US, under the de minimis program.   The end of the de minimis exemption is impacting hundreds of firms, big and small.  If your firm is impacted …

Oct. 9, 2025

CAF is ramping up activities to respond to the changing dynamics in the North American marketplace. In particular, we are working to provide solutions to firms impacted by the end of duty-free shipments to the US, under the de minimis.   If your firm is impacted by these changes, keep an eye out for our survey on the impact of the end of the US de minimis program due out in a week or so. Our newsletter this week includes …