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March 2026, CAF Bulletin
Industry News
CAF Apparel product compliance/product integrity seminar - April 20, Montreal
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The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) is hosting a half-day product compliance and product integrity seminar dealing with regulatory compliance, product testing and traceability for apparel and soft goods. This seminar will help remove the guesswork and help improve the level of knowledge and effectiveness of your product compliance, quality control and sourcing staff. It deals with the regulatory landscape as it … [More Info]
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| Wage Subsidies Available for Apparel Employers Hiring Co-op Students |
 Employers can now access federal wage subsidies of upto $7,000 per placement when hiring post-secondary co-op students through the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). Subsidies cover up to 50% of a student's wages (up to $5000) - rising to 70% (up to $7000) for certain priority groups.
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| Webinar: NetSuite for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories |
 On March 11, 2026, Canadian Apparel Federation technology partner NetSuite hosted a webinar to explore how cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology can resolve the operational complexities facing fashion brands. A recording is now available. The discussion highlighted key pressures on apparel and accessories companies, particularly mid-market brands seeking to scale. The recording of the webinar is now available...
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| SRTX sale approved |
 After over a year of uncertainty, Montreal-based SRTX has been sold. SRTX has been a fast-growing startup/disruptor in the textile space. Between 2019 and 2025, SRTX raised roughly $255 million USD in equity and debt to fund expansion and manufacturing integration. A $37.5M equity recapitalization in March 2025 proved insufficient …
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| CanExport funding now available |
 The Canadian government, through Global Affairs Canada, provides funding for export market development through the CanExport SME program. Companies have until May 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM (ET) to apply for this funding. There are important changes to the program this year. Watch the recording of CAF's webinar on the program…
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| De minimis - Still effectively dead |
 In the fallout from the February 20 U.S. Supreme Court decision, which overturned many tariff actions instituted by the Trump administration, some Canadian exporters had hoped that the ruling might restore the de minimis customs exemption. However, as this article spells out, this is not the case …
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| Heated Rivalry: Bringing the Fleece |
 The Canadian-produced Crave Series Heated Rivalry, a hit queer hockey romance that premiered to an extraordinary response after being turned down by US networks, has cemented a particular place in the cultural zeitgeist. The centrepiece of all the fashion buzz surrounding the show is a deceptively simple piece of outerwear: the Heated Rivalry fleece.…
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| Toronto Fashion Incubator closes its doors |
 The Toronto Fashion Incubator has closed after nearly four decades. Their announcement follows:
Dear friends, colleagues, TFI members, and members of the Canadian fashion community. It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we share this news: after almost 39 years, Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI), is closing.…
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| Status of EPR in Ontario |
 Bill 90 (the Textile Waste Act, 2025) is legislation currently in the Ontario legislature. If passed, it would put Ontario on course to apply Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements to apparel and textiles. Companies should read the article to understand
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CAF Members-only News
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| Reporting under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act |
As we approach the May 31, 2026 deadline for annual reporting under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Supply Chains Act, formerly Bill S-211), we remind members of resources available on our webisite to firms that need to report … [More Info]
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| "Made In" matters |
In both the United States and Canada new efforts to enforce the labelling of products claiming to be “Made in Canada” or “Made in the United States” are being undertaken.… [More Info]
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| Webinar recording now available: Simplifying Complex Customs Regulations and Calculating Accurate Tariffs and Origin Determination |
The recording of this recent webinar is available for CAF members. As outlined during the webinar, KARGOWATCH and the Origin Experts Group (OEG) are in the process of integrating AI-supported tools to assist with customs compliance. … [More Info]
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| FPR Update: Reporting Requirements Postponed for Phases 2 and 3 |
Following several months of industry criticism and heightened confusion across multiple sectors the Canadian government has delayed the Federal Plastics Registry's reporting deadlines. … [More Info]
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Industry Events
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| Première Vision Montréal |
Sourcing platform for the fashion industry With over a hundred exhibitors from here and abroad, Première Vision Montréal is a strategic platform to understand, anticipate, and shape tomorrow's fashion. Discover a bold program featuring key conferences: Create and Innovate: Explore the parallels between haute couture and haute cuisine with One Day, One Chef, One Designer. Decode Trends: Dive into tomorrow's … [More Info]
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| TECHTEXTIL |
From April 21 to 24, 2026, countless national and international exhibitors will showcase the full spectrum of high-tech textiles across twelve application areas. However, research, development, and scalable implementation thrive best when the entire value chain is present. That's why Texprocess will be held in close proximity at the same time. This is how ideas turn into results. [More Info]
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| TEXPROCESS |
From idea to tangible results. From 21 to 24 April 2026, international exhibitors show how to manufacture the future with maximum precision. Welcome to Texprocess! The textile industry's platform for processing technologies. … [More Info]
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