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Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China — September 7–10, 2026

May 19th, 2026

Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China — September 7–10, 2026

The Government of Canada is organizing a Canadian Sustainable Apparel and Textile Trade Mission to China, scheduled for September 7–10, 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. Based on …

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Creative Export Canada: 2026–27 Funding Now Open

May 11th, 2026

Creative Export Canada: 2026–27 Funding Now Open

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).  How to Apply Complete the Eligibility Quiz (available from Canadian Heritage) to confirm your organization and project qualify.  Review the Application …

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CAF and EURATEX Sign Cooperation Statement

May 11th, 2026

CAF and EURATEX Sign Cooperation Statement

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. …

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G7 Trade Ministers Address De Minimis and E-Commerce Parcel Trade

May 8th, 2026

G7 Trade Ministers Address De Minimis and E-Commerce Parcel Trade

G7 Trade Ministers met in Paris on May 5–6, 2026,  to discuss pressures on global trade, supply chain resilience, and fair competition. Their joint communiqué covered a wide range of issues, including low-value e-commerce shipments. Sections 13 and 14 of the communiqué address the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce in small parcels — the policy area that encompasses de minimis thresholds. Ministers noted the rapid growth of cross-border trade in small parcels through e-commerce and the increasing challenges it raises, …

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CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke to speak on CUSMA renewal at PV-MTL

April 5th, 2026

CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke to speak on CUSMA renewal at PV-MTL

CAF Executive Director Bob Kirke will discuss the status of the renewal of CUSMA/USMCA at PV Montréal The session will be held on April 21, 2026, in the Main Conference Room. Mr. Kirke will highlight how tariffs on "Made in Canada" products threaten apparel manufacturing employment in Canada.  The session is part of PV Montréal, supported by key local, regional, and national authorities, including Tourisme Montréal and Montreal Fashion Week, and created in partnership with mmode. PV Montréal event listing here. …

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ECCC plans information gathering on Nano-silver

March 31st, 2026

ECCC plans information gathering on Nano-silver

CAF recently met with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to discuss the government's planned information gathering related to nanoscale silver — a substance used in antimicrobial treatments in apparel and textile products. The discussion covered ECCC's current and planned work in this area and the potential for a voluntary, industry-led information gathering exercise that CAF could coordinate on behalf of impacted members and others in the industry. CAF indicated its willingness to explore this approach with the membership before …

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Canadian Apparel Federation Newsletter 26-Mar-2026

March 26th, 2026

body td {border:0;} table.ft-newsletter-sponsor td img { height:unset; margin: 15px auto 15px auto; } @media (max-width:611px) { table.ft-newsletter-sponsor td { display:table; margin: auto; text-align: center; width: 45%; left: 0; right: 0; } table.ft-newsletter-sponsor td img { text-align:center; margin: 15px auto 15px auto; } }       March 2026, CAF Bulletin Industry News  CAF Apparel product compliance/product integrity seminar - April 20, Montreal  The Canadian Apparel Federation (CAF)  is hosting a half-day product compliance and product integrity seminar dealing with …

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Wage Subsidies Available for Apparel Employers Hiring Co-op Students

March 25th, 2026

Wage Subsidies Available for Apparel Employers Hiring Co-op Students

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 …

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NetSuite for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories: Simplifying Operations and Accelerating Growth - webinar recording available

March 16th, 2026

NetSuite for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories: Simplifying Operations and Accelerating Growth - webinar recording available

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 …

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SRTX sale approved

March 11th, 2026

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, and continued operational challenges led to a formal strategic review launched in October 2025.  In addition to ongoing challenges, the firm was unable to manage tariff changes instituted by …

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