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Oct. 6, 2026

The Romanian Employers' Federation of the Textile, Apparel and Leather Industries (FEPAIUS) is organizing an economic mission to Canada from October 20 to 29, 2026. Eight Romanian companies that manufacture and export apparel, knitwear and accessories will take part. FEPAIUS President Maria Pârcălabescu leads the delegation. The delegation will visit Montreal and Toronto. Contact the organizer for the schedule. Companies interested in meeting the delegation should contact FEPAIUS directly: Maria Pârcălabescu, President, FEPAIUS m.parcalabescu@yahoo.com | +40 21 311 29 81 …

June 4, 2026

Partner with CAF — Share Your Expertise CAF produces a range of online and in-person events throughout the year, providing opportunities to reach apparel industry managers across the country. If your work focuses on sustainability, traceability, sourcing, supply chain, brand protection, or product safety — and you have practical experience to share — we want to hear from you. We are currently putting together our roster for Fall/Winter, 2026/27 Sessions are educational: real-world case studies, actionable insights, and audience engagement …

May 25, 2026

The Consulate General of Canada in Dubai is hosting two identical sessions to help Canadian apparel and consumer products companies explore e-commerce opportunities in the United Arab Emirates. Presented in partnership with CRIF Gulf (Dun & Bradstreet), this webinar launches the report An Introduction to E-Commerce in the United Arab Emirates. The session will cover the UAE e-commerce market landscape, consumer purchasing behaviour, major e-commerce platforms, and market entry strategies for Canadian firms. Session Details June 10, 2026 | 11:00 …

May 19, 2026

The Government of Canada is organizing a Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China, scheduled for September 6 - 9, 2026. The mission will connect Canadian fashion brands and circular economy enablers with Chinese sustainable fashion stakeholders, including e-commerce platforms, brand management companies, showroom buyers, and investors. The agenda is currently being developed. Confirmed programming includes a market briefing at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, company site visits, and a Canadian showcase at China Fashion Week on September 10. …

May 11, 2026

The Government of Canada has renewed the Creative Export Strategy and opened the 2026–27 intake of the Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program. The program supports eligible Canadian creative industries organizations in developing export markets.  Fashion design is an eligible sector under the program. Three Canadian fashion companies received funding in the most recent cohort (2025–26).  Information Webinars Canadian Heritage is hosting application guidance webinars: English: May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET — Register here French: May …

May 11, 2026

At Première Vision Montréal on April 22, 2026, the Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF) and EURATEX — the European Apparel and Textile Confederation — signed a joint policy statement committing to deeper transatlantic cooperation on trade, sustainability, and innovation. The statement was adopted by EURATEX President Mario Jorge Machado and CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke. Background: CETA's Untapped Potential CETA has significantly deepened economic ties between Canada and the European Union, providing duty-free access for virtually all textile and clothing products. …

March 25, 2026

Canadian 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 first-year students or those from under-represented groups, including women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers. Placements must be net-new hires and run 12–16 weeks. Applications for Summer 2026 (May …

March 16, 2026

On March 11, 2026, Canadian Apparel Federation 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. Challenges include managing seasonal inventory and high SKU volumes, navigating shifting consumer trends, meeting omnichannel fulfillment expectations, and coping with manual systems that impede financial visibility. NetSuite presenters detailed how …

March 11, 2026

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. CanExport offers financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they explore and expand into new international markets. Especially if you are new to the program, you may want to: View the recording of the Canadian Apparel Federation’s recent webinar on CanExport SME. Download the slides …

Oct. 31, 2025

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the Canadian Embassy in Seoul are inviting Canadian apparel companies to join the Canadian Fashion Delegation to South Korea, November 17–19, 2026 — a three-day program built to put Canadian brands in front of Korean buyers, distributors, and retailers. This initiative sits within Canadian Heritage's renewed Creative Export Strategy, which commits $95 million over five years beginning in 2026–27 to help Canadian creative and cultural firms grow their exports through direct funding, trade missions, …