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March 25th, 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 16th, 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 11th, 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 …

October 31st, 2025

Apply for the Canadian Fashion Delegation to South Korea, February 3-5 Picture your brand making its mark in one of the world’s most vibrant and influential fashion hubs: South Korea. From February 3-5, 2026, the Canadian Embassy in Seoul, led by the Trade Commissioner Service, is hosting the Canadian Fashion Delegation, a curated mini-trade mission for the fashion industry. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to showcase your product, participate in a store tour, engage in businesses-to-business meetings, …

October 9th, 2025

CAF is ramping up activities to respond to the changing dynamics in the North American marketplace. In particular, we are working to provide solutions to firms impacted by the end of duty-free shipments to the US, under the de minimis.   If your firm is impacted by these changes, keep an eye out for our survey on the impact of the end of the US de minimis program due out in a week or so. Our newsletter this week includes …

October 8th, 2025

The Canadian Apparel Federation is relaunching live product compliance / product integrity workshops in different cities across Canada.  The first of these events took place on September 24 in Vancouver.  While delivered on short notice the event featured excellent speakers from SGS, KPMG , Claigan Environmental, Trustrace and ITL - and the event was well-received by participants. Our thanks to Kwantlen Polytechnic University for hosting the event.   We are scheduling similar events in early December in Toronto, and in April …

October 8th, 2025

At Accent Labels, we believe the smallest details make the biggest impact. As a trusted partner of the CAF for brands across fashion, lifestyle, and beyond, - we specialize in creating custom woven, printed, specialty labels & content care labels that not only identify a product but also tell a story.  Founded on the idea that branding should be as functional as it is beautiful, it's no surprise that at Accent we love and appreciate nice things all while maintaining operational excellence. Accent Labels works …

August 26th, 2025

Since 1986, with a wealth of collection and litigation experience, ACA has provided professional collection services - while always remaining accessible to our clients. Specializing in commercial collections with access to a team of experienced litigators across Canada and the United States as well as resources to handle International files. As a new client of ACA’s collection services, CAF Members receive a 10% discount on their first 2 files placed with ACA.  For more information on this program contact:  David …

August 15th, 2025

  Tired of searching for the perfect candidate? Let CAF streamline your hiring process and connect you with top industry talent! Introducing CAF's new and improved Job Posting System! Now, you can effortlessly showcase your job opportunities on caf-fcv.ca, reaching thousands of skilled professionals within the CAF network. Here's what makes CAF's Job Board exceptional: Extensive Reach: Your job posting will be featured on our website for a full 60 days and included in an upcoming issue of the CAF …

August 4th, 2025

Gateway to Europe offers a comprehensive range of services to Canadian fashion, sports, and lifestyle companies looking to expand into Europe and the UK. Tailored to the needs of small to medium-sized brands, the program supports growth, minimizes risk, and provides all necessary operational support, without requiring a European entity. Through the partnership with the Canadian Apparel Federation, members gain direct access to a proven setup designed to simplify cross-border expansion. What We Offer Gateway to Europe streamlines your international …