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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Date: Mar 26, 2024 11:00 am
Location: Online

CIFFA Webinar: Updated Standard Trading Conditions and a General Agency Agreement and Power of Attorney (GAA)

Date: Mar 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Location: Online Webinar

75th Anniversary Conference and Trade Show

Date: Apr 23, 2024 8:00 am
Location: Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

75th Annual General Meeting

Date: Apr 24, 2024 10:45 am
Location: Westin Toronto Airport Hotel

Montreal Bowl For KIDZ Tournament 2024

Date: May 9, 2024 5:30 pm
Location: Laurentian Lanes
Regular Membership
Associate Membership
Customs Broker
Drayage Operator
Freight broker
Freight forwarder
Warehouse Operator

Do you qualify?

  • You have been in business for a minimum of 36 months*
  • You comply with CIFFA arms-length By-Laws for businesses that are subsidiaries of a primary carrier, or that are owned (in whole or in part) by any shipper, consignee, exporter or importer
  • You abide by the requirements of Canadian law for trained staff at each location where shipping of dangerous goods (air, ocean and road) takes place*
  • You maintain trained staff equivalent to the CIFFA Certificate Program at each location where international freight forwarding operations takes place (if applicable)*
  • You abide by the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions, or Corporate Trading Conditions no less onerous than ours
  • You maintain a high degree of professional conduct and ethics in all business dealings
  • You abide by CIFFA’s requirement to secure, at your cost, Freight Forwarders Liability Insurance, as well as Errors and Omissions coverage with a minimum liability of (CAD $500,000) five hundred thousand dollars per occurrence, and carrier’s liability as may be assumed under a FIATA FBL or like contract of carriage issued in the Member’s name, current proof of which will be forwarded annually to the Secretariat
  • You undertake to pursue the aims of the Association at all times.
  • You pledge to abide by CIFFA’s professional Code of Ethics

*Please refer to the Regular Member Criteria – New Applicant Compliance Guidelines for exceptions. 

Note: New Members will only receive membership in FIATA with the start of each calendar year. 

Fees

CIFFA Regular Membership Annual Fee    $1350.00
  • Membership fee includes Membership in FIATA
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval 
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)

Do you qualify?

  • You have been in business for a minimum of 36 months*
  • You comply with CIFFA arms-length By-Laws for businesses that are subsidiaries of a primary carrier, or that are owned (in whole or in part) by any shipper, consignee, exporter or importer
  • You abide by the requirements of Canadian law for trained staff at each location where shipping of dangerous goods (road) takes place*
  • You abide by the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions, or Corporate Trading Conditions no less onerous than ours
  • You maintain a high degree of professional conduct and ethics in all business dealings
  • You undertake to pursue the aims of the Association at all times.
  • You pledge to abide by CIFFA’s professional Code of Ethics
  • Freight Brokers operating cross-border must abide with FMCSA BMC-84 Surety bond requirements
  • You abide by the Association’s requirement to secure, at the member’s cost, Cargo Liability Insurance coverage as well as Errors and Omissions coverage with a minimum liability in the amount in Canadian currency of ($250,000.00) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per occurrence (such proof to be attached to application), current proof of which will be forwarded annually to the Secretariat

Fees

CIFFA Regular Membership Annual Fee    $1350.00
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval 
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)

Do you qualify?

  • You have been in business for a minimum of 36 months*
  • You comply with CIFFA arms-length By-Laws for businesses that are subsidiaries of a primary carrier, or that are owned (in whole or in part) by any shipper, consignee, exporter or importer
  • You abide by the requirements of Canadian law for trained staff at each location where shipping of dangerous goods (road) takes place*
  • You abide by the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions, or Corporate Trading Conditions no less onerous than ours
  • You maintain a high degree of professional conduct and ethics in all business dealings
  • You undertake to pursue the aims of the Association at all times
  • You pledge to abide by CIFFA’s professional Code of Ethics
  • You abide by the Association’s requirement to secure, at the member’s cost, Cargo Liability Insurance coverage with a minimum liability in the amount in Canadian currency of ($250,000.00) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per occurrence (such proof to be attached to application), current proof of which will be forwarded annually to the Secretariat

Fees

CIFFA Regular Membership Annual Fee    $1350.00
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval 
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)

Do you qualify?

  • You have been in business for a minimum of 36 months*
  • You comply with CIFFA arms-length By-Laws for businesses that are subsidiaries of a primary carrier, or that are owned (in whole or in part) by any shipper, consignee, exporter or importer
  • You abide by the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions, or Corporate Trading Conditions no less onerous than ours
  • You maintain a high degree of professional conduct and ethics in all business dealings
  • You undertake to pursue the aims of the Association at all times
  • You pledge to abide by CIFFA’s professional Code of Ethics
  • Customs Brokers Licencing details, including: Name of Qualified Officer, Areas where license is held, Date License issued, and License number
  • You abide by the Association’s requirement to secure, at the member’s cost, Cargo Liability/Freight Broker Liability/Contingent Cargo in the amount in Canadian currency of ($250,000.00) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per occurrence, as well as Errors and Omissions coverage with a minimum liability in the amount of  in Canadian currency of ($250,000.00) two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per occurrence,  (such proof to be attached to application), current proof of which will be forwarded annually to the Secretariat

Fees

CIFFA Regular Membership Annual Fee    $1350.00
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval 
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)

Do you qualify?

  • You have been in business for a minimum of 36 months*
  • You comply with CIFFA arms-length By-Laws for businesses that are subsidiaries of a primary carrier, or that are owned (in whole or in part) by any shipper, consignee, exporter or importer
  • You abide by the requirements of Canadian law for trained staff at each location where shipping of dangerous goods (air, ocean and road) takes place*
  • You abide by the CIFFA Standard Trading Conditions, or Corporate Trading Conditions no less onerous than ours
  • You maintain a high degree of professional conduct and ethics in all business dealings
  • You abide by CIFFA’s requirement to secure, at your cost, Warehouse Legal Liability or Bailee Insurance coverage in the amount of $500,000 and $250,000 for Errors & Omissions 
  • You undertake to pursue the aims of the Association at all times.
  • You pledge to abide by CIFFA’s professional Code of Ethics

Fees

CIFFA Regular Membership Annual Fee    $1350.00
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval 
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)

Do you qualify?

The following are the Associate categories available to companies that do not engage in freight forwarding, load brokering, warehousing, customs brokering, or  drayage:

  • Advertising / Consulting / Marketing / Research
  • Air Carriers
  • Air Carriers (General Sales Agent)
  • Banks and Foreign Exchange
  • Insurance
  • Dock Terminal Operations
  • Documentation Firms
  • IT/Software/E-Commerce
  • Law Firms
  • Ocean Carriers and Agents
  • Packaging
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Port Authorities
  • Rail
  • Security
  • Trucking
  • Other
  • You have been in business for a minimum of 24 months
  • You support and provide services to the freight forwarding, load broker, and carter/drayage industries
  • You want to participate in the CIFFA Affinity Program and offer a discount or other cost-saving options to all CIFFA members
  • You want to network and keep up to date with industry news and events

Fees

CIFFA Associate Membership Annual Fee$850.00
  • The annual fee is payable at the time of application for membership, and is pro-rated from the date of approval
  • Fees are non-refundable
  • Subject to applicable tax(es)