Advocacy

CIFFA wrote to Federal Labour Minister the Hon. Steven MacKinnon, urging him and the federal government to consider classifying the key port work forces as “essential,” thereby ensuring that a different and more reliable mechanism can be employed to resolve labour/management negotiations. (View full letter)

On October 25, CIFFA wrote to Ted Gallivan, Executive Vice-President Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) commending the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on the continued implementation of the CARM program, which represents an important step toward modernizing and streamlining trade processes for Canadian businesses. As CARM moves forward, CIFFA members have expressed concerns about the […]

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 document)

August 23, 2024.   The Honourable Steven McKinnon Minister of Labour and Seniors Steven.MacKinnon@parl.gc.ca   Dear Minister, We write to you with growing concern for a second time regarding a critical issue in labor relations, specifically the looming possibility of a strike among the pilots of Air Canada. The members of CIFFA represent a workforce […]

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca   Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to express the alarm of our membership at the prospect of a major railway disruption paralyzing the Canadian economy. An unprecedented simultaneous strike at both Class 1 railways in Canada will do terrible damage to our members and their clients. […]

Dear Minister, We are writing to express the alarm of our membership at the prospect of a major railway disruption paralyzing the Canadian economy. An unprecedented simultaneous strike at both Class 1 railways in Canada will do terrible damage to our members and their clients. Rail embargoes are currently in place in anticipation of the […]