Advocacy

We champion industry sector rights. Read our reports and correspondence to government and non-government organizations, carriers and other local and global stakeholders.

Recent Letters

CIFFA expresses the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline

Letters May 06, 2025

CIFFA wrote a letter on May 5, 2025 to voice the association’s concerns Regarding May 20th CARM Implementation Deadline and Proposal for Low-Value Import Release Without Bond  CIFFA strongly urged the Government of Canada to consider further delaying the implementation date until all parties are confident that trade will proceed with minimal disruption. CIFFA also […]

CIFFA Offers Congratulatory Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney

Letters May 01, 2025

CIFFA has extended its sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada. We look forward to working collaboratively with his government to strengthen Canada’s supply chains and advance our shared economic goals. In this communication, we aim to outline our members’ key priorities and identify practical, quick wins, […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – March 2025

Committees March 31, 2025

CIFFA’s national committees meet several times a year to discuss relevant issues or developments that may affect member companies. Following is a look at what committee members discussed and decided at their most-recent meetings. (Read full report)

CIFFA provides Input on importation of container chassis from Vietnam

Letters March 21, 2025

On March 17, CIFFA wrote to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to provide input regarding the ongoing investigation into the importation of container chassis from Vietnam and to express concerns about the findings issued by the Tribunal on February 18, 2022, re Market Domination by Max-Atlas and Potential Near-Monopoly. CIFFA wishes to reiterate the significant […]

CIFFA expressed concerns regarding the B.C. Premier’s recent comments

Letters March 21, 2025

CIFFA wrote a letter March 17 to British Columbia’s Premier Eby Re: Concerns Regarding A Proposed Toll Fee on U.S. Automotive Traffic Transiting Through British Columbia CIFFA expressed concerns regarding the Premier’s recent comments suggesting the possibility of introducing a toll fee on U.S. automotive traffic travelling through British Columbia en route to Alaska. CIFFA […]

CIFFA Commends the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety

Letters February 27, 2025

On February 26 CIFFA wrote to commend the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety for their recent meeting on February 22, which prioritized improving infrastructure and addressing internal trade barriers. A key initiative announced at this meeting—a full-scale investigation and action […]