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Posted by Apparel December 8th, 2023

As the year draws to a close, Vêtement Québec is proud to report a resounding success in helping to launch numerous digital transformation projects as part of Quebec’s Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN) program.     We are also diligently pursuing an extension to the program so that our industry may continue to advance, compete and thrive in our increasingly digital world.   In 2023, we disbursed close to $1 million in grants to more than 20 companies,  funding everything …

Posted by Apparel November 30th, 2023

Great news: the mmode gala is back for a third edition. Make sure to take part in this celebration of Quebec's up-and-coming designers and entrepreneurs and the industry's most recent accomplishments. Thanks to our partners, 16 prizes will be awarded during this unforgettable evening.  Where? Salle Désilets at Cégep Marie-VictorinWhen? December 4th 2023For more about mmode, click here.  

Posted by Apparel November 24th, 2023

Mmode, the metropolitan fashion cluster, held its third  gala this month, honouring 16 emerging designers. More than $140,000 in grants were awarded to promising fashion creators and entrepreneurs.   Among the prizes:  An honourary award was given to Louis Bibeau, founder and CEO of VQ member Logistik Unicorp, for his ongoing involvement in the garment industry. Maxence Eugénie Richard, LaSalle College student  Eliza Faulkner and Arin Gintowt (Eliza Faulkner) for U.S. market development in women’s wear Inder Bedi (BEDI) for …

Posted by Apparel November 23rd, 2023

The reporting deadline for Canada’s Forced Labour and Child  Labour in Supply Chains Act is May 31, 2024. A webinar with TradeBeyond explored regulatory compliance and responsible sourcing opportunities to be realized through enhanced supply chain transparency.  TradeBeyond discussed practices that will prepare you for the reporting specified in Bill S-211 and other supply chain legislation. To get a link to the recording, contact web@apparel.ca.

Posted by Apparel November 22nd, 2023

Vêtement Québec is hosting a series of webinars exploring digital transformation technologies. The series was made possible thanks to the contribution of the MEIE (ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie) as part of the Offensive de transformation numérique (OTN) program. These are the webinars presented so far: Implications juridiques de l'IA dans les industries créatives Aicha Tohry, of the Montreal firm ARTY AVOCAT, explored the challenges and legal implications of artificial intelligence in fashion. Marketing and social media …

Posted by Apparel October 28th, 2023

Canada has extended the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) for 10 years, beginning Jan. 1, 2025. The renewal was first announced in the federal budget in March, and the final regulations were released in October. Important changes will take effect in 2025, including a simplified rule of origin and modernized customs procedures.   CAF will host a webinar before the end of this year to outline the changes. This webinar will be open to CAF and VQ members only.   …

Posted by Bob Kirke September 28th, 2023

Earlier this year, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) tabled proposed regulations that would have added major uncertainties to the customs valuation process.     In particular, the proposal from CBSA implied that the value for duty calculations might be based on domestic transactions: for example, the wholesale price charged to a retailer by a Canadian wholesaler. In July, the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) worked with hundreds of apparel companies across the country to bring the industry’s concerns to CBSA. …