Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters

Summary

The Association is designed to keep importers and exporters profitable and competitive in the global market.

The CAIE represents the views of its members to the government through:

• guidance on trade and customs issues that could affect their daily commercial endeavours;
• frequent written submissions and preparation of new programs;
• regulations and implementation of present policies related to Canada's international trade;
• active participation in hearings;
• meetings with key government representatives, senior level officials of the Canada Revenue Agency, Foreign Affairs Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Department of Finance, Environment Canada, and other federal and provincial departments and agencies.

The CAIE promotes Canada's international trade by:

• educating Canadians on the benefits of world commerce participation;
• expressing its views on controversial and sensitive matters; and
• supporting the government in those areas designed to improve Canada's trading position.

Additional Information
The CAIE can be reached at the address listed below.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.