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On December 26, 2025, the Canadian Government introduced a new set of tariffs on all imports into Canada on several steel derivative product categories impacting our industry. On February 24, 2026, the Finance Department granted tariff remissions for two HS codes based on lobbying efforts by the CFCP and other associations. Read More

On December 26, 2025, the Canadian Government introduced a new set of tariffs on all imports into Canada on several steel derivative product categories impacting our industry. On February 24, 2026, the Finance Department granted tariff remissions for two HS codes based on lobbying efforts by the CFCP and other associations. Read More

retaining gen Y and Gen Z: strategic imperatives for Modern business leaders  The rapid job mobility of Millennials (Gen Y) and Gen Z is not a fleeting trend, it is a fundamental shift in workforce dynamics. Gen Y and Gen Z seek meaningful work and alignment with...

Rick Simpson Retires FROM HAMILTON BEACHCongratulations Rick Simpson After more than three decades of leadership in business development, sales, marketing, and operational management, Rick Simpson retired from Hamilton Beach Brands Canada on December 31st, 2025. “It...

Acme United: Supporting the Tools Behind the Daily WorkAcme United Canada Limited Acme United Canada Limited is the Canadian branch of Acme United Corporation, a long-established global supplier of cutting, measuring, first aid, and safety products. The Canadian...

Novexco Makes a Bold MoveCreating Canada's Largest Industry Network with the Addition of CWS and Guild Stationers Members  Already operating under Hamster, Novexco adds three new banners and doubles its number of dealers and locations across Canada. Laval, February 5,...

AI IN SALES: THE HUMAN EDGE IS YOUR ULTIMATE DIFFERENTIATORIn today’s marketplace, efficiency is king, and generative AI is the crown jewel. But as sales professionals rush to automate, a subtle trap emerges: When everyone relies on the same algorithms, presentations...

Customer Centricity: The True Power Behind Value CreationCustomer-Centric Value: More Than a Buzzword, It's Your Competitive Edge. After decades in business, I’ve learned first-hand, that customer centricity isn’t just a strategy, it’s the foundation of real value...

Operational Excellence:  Playbook for Customer Centric SuccessThe Playbook for Customer-Centric Success in Consumer Products Let's be candid. In the consumer products world, operational excellence isn’t just about running a tight ship, it’s about putting the customer...

dahl Valve Limited: An Industry Leader for Over 70 Yearsdahl Valve Limited is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer that has been designing and producing premium plumbing and heating valves for more than 70 years. Quality, reliability, and customer service have always...

CANADA'S NEW 25% TARIFF ON STEEL DERIVATIVESDerivative Tariffs – Not Just the U.S. Anymore On December 26, 2025, the Government of Canada imposed a 25% global tariff on the full value of a number of specified steel derivative product imports, regardless of origin,...

CFCP EFFORTS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN HAVING THE 25% TARIFF REMITTED ON TWO STEEL DERIVATIVE PRODUCT CATEGORIES HS Codes 8302.41.90 and 3925.20.11 Have Been Remitted from Customs Notice 25-33 As previously advised, on December 26, 2025, the Canadian Government’s Customs...