GCCA Canadian Cold Chain Policy Forum
About
Connecting Industry Leaders with Canada's Policymakers
Welcome to the premier event dedicated to the intersection of the Canadian cold chain industry and public policy. The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is proud to host the Canadian Cold Chain Policy Forum in the nation's capital, Ottawa. This essential two-day event provides a unique platform for industry leaders to engage directly with government officials, address the most pressing challenges facing our sector, and collaboratively shape the future of temperature-controlled logistics in Canada.
As the backbone of Canada's supply chains, the cold chain industry is vital to national health, food security, and economic prosperity. This forum is your opportunity to ensure our industry's voice is heard on Parliament Hill.
Who Should Attend?
This forum is designed for senior leaders, executives, and decision-makers from across the Canadian cold chain ecosystem. If you have a stake in the future of temperature-controlled products in Canada, you need to be here.
- Warehouse & 3PL Executives: Presidents, CEOs, VPs of Operations, and government affairs leads from cold storage and logistics companies.
- Refrigerated Transportation Leaders: Executives from trucking and rail companies specializing in temperature-controlled freight.
- Food Industry Stakeholders: Senior representatives from food production, processing, distribution, and retail companies that rely on the cold chain.
- Government & Regulatory Officials: Policymakers and staff from key federal departments including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Transport Canada.
- Technology & Solution Providers: Leaders from companies providing critical technology, energy, and equipment to the cold chain sector.
Why Attend? The Value of Your Participation
The GCCA Canadian Cold Chain Policy Forum is your opportunity to take a seat at the table and actively shape our industry’s future. Engage directly with Members of Parliament and federal regulators to influence the development of sound policies that support growth and efficiency. This forum provides invaluable intelligence on upcoming regulations and strategic initiatives while enabling you to build powerful alliances with fellow industry leaders from across Canada. Together, we will tackle the critical challenges and opportunities defining our sector.
Key themes for 2025
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- Navigating Political & Economic Headwinds: Gain critical foresight into Canada's economic future. Hear directly from both the Liberal Government and the Conservative Opposition on their plans to manage the current trade crisis, foster economic growth, and prepare for shifting political priorities. Understand how their policies could directly impact your business and supply chain operations.
- Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency & Reliability: Get the latest data-driven insights from Transport Canada to optimize your cold chain. This theme focuses on current transportation statistics and modal trends, offering strategies to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost control in a complex market.
- Mastering Regulatory Compliance & Safety: Be among the first to learn about upcoming CSA B56 changes impacting facility compliance, staffing, and operational safety. Plus, understand the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's perspective on Bill C-5 and its potential to streamline the movement of food products across Canada.
- Unlocking Global Trade & Collaboration: Learn how the Trade Commissioner Service can help you expand into new export markets. Then, join a high-level panel discussion with industry leaders to explore emerging trends and the power of united advocacy in solving the cold chain's biggest challenges.
Join Us in Ottawa
There is no substitute for being in the room where decisions are made. Join us in Ottawa this October to advocate for a stronger, more resilient, and more innovative Canadian cold chain.
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