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Recent Letters

CIFFA Submission: Supply Chain Regulatory Review

Regulatory February 09, 2024

On January 26, CIFFA sent a submission to the Treasury Board Secretariat for its pending Supply Chain Regulatory Review (Review). The Review, “Let’s Talk Federal Regulations”, will examine federal regulations and practices, with the goal of supporting supply chain efficiency and resilience. Following the review, the Government of Canada will develop a Regulatory Roadmap, out lining […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – January 2024

Committees January 26, 2024

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 Letter to Prime Minister

Letters January 26, 2024

CIFFA wrote to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to acquaint him with some disturbing developments concerning international shipping and its impacts on Canada’s economy and asking the government to take immediate decisions to avoid a serious economic situation. The current geopolitical climate presents threats for international shipping: Panama Canal authorities announced that the severe drought experienced […]

CIFFA Committee Meetings – Fall 2023

Committees December 05, 2023

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 Welcomes New President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority

Letters December 04, 2023

CIFFA welcomes Julie Gascon to the post of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Montreal Port Authority, with whom we have an excellent working relationship. We look forward to your leadership and to working with you (Read CIFFA letter to Julie Gascon)

CIFFA Congratulates New President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Letters December 04, 2023

CIFFA congratulates Peter Xotta on his appointment to President and Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Fraser Port Authority this month. The Port of Vancouver will surely benefit from your leadership and proven track record of collaboration and success in land and marine operations, health, safety and security, and port and supply chain optimization activities.(Read full letter to Peter […]