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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 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 […]
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 […]
On February 10, CIFFA sent a letter to The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, expressing concerns regarding Canada Post’s decision to have its subsidiary, Purolator, acquire Livingston International, a leading firm in customs brokerage and freight forwarding. CIFFA noted that the issue raises important questions regarding the role of government […]
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 complete summary)
CIFFA wrote to Transport Minister Anita Anand requesting her intervention to create a more effective process around transportation security in Canada with regard to communicating more broadly about security measures directly affecting industry. Just prior to Labour Day 2024, first the United States and then Canada responded to a credible threat concerning cargo flights, instructing […]