Advocacy

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 […]

Dear CIFFA Members, On July 30, 2024, CIFFA submitted a brief to the Industrial Inquiry Commission on the topic of the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada’s West Coast ports pursuant to Section108 of the Canada Labour Code. The submission brief is provided for you here. Background: On August 9, 2023, the Labour […]

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’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. (Download Full Report)

Budget 2024 will be the first opportunity the government has to demonstrate its commitment to the newly created Supply Chain Office, and we look forward to congratulating the government for adequately supporting it to take on the complex and challenging issues involved in protecting our national supply chains. We also recognize that the government is […]

CIFFA has submitted, to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, a pre-budget document outlining our key priorities for the upcoming Federal Budget. As we approach the next federal budget, our industry is experiencing reduced volumes of freight, owing to a decline in consumer demand due to inflation. The very severe human resource problems which afflicted the […]