New tariffs and trade changes may affect material costs, pricing, and your supply chain. Join us for a Webinar focused on informing you of the most current updates and how to navigate these challenges.

What You’ll Learn:

• An overview of the current situation and potential impacts of new tariffs

• A breakdown of the De Minimis Rule (Section 321) and how this might change

• How to prepare and make informed decisions for possible outcomes of tariff changes

Meet the Speakers:

Dave Pentland – Sr. VP, Compliance & Client Services (Carson International)
Dave is an expert in trade compliance and international freight forwarding, specializing in cross-border operations at Carson International.

Bob Kirke – Executive Director (Canadian Apparel Federation)
Bob has extensive experience advocating for the Canadian apparel industry and supporting businesses in the sector through the Canadian Apparel Federation.

Who Should Attend?

• Canadian apparel and gear manufacturers, importers, and exporters navigating tariff impacts

• Retailers and wholesalers in Canada's apparel and gear industry

• Supply chain professionals and logistics experts

• Industry professionals seeking tariff information and preparation strategies

Live Q&A included.

We all know that waste in our industry is a challenge, and we want to help shape the future. We’re partnering with Metro Vancouver to influence how we manage solid waste, particularly textiles.

Join us for an interactive exercise led by textile waste experts from Debrand, Our Social Fabric and Fabcycle, where you can share your thoughts on the future of textile waste. Your insights will be shared directly with the Metro Vancouver team. We’ll kick off the evening with an update on the current state of our industry from board members Sarah Murray, the Program Coordinator, Fashion and Creative courses at VCC, and Paul King of KenDor Textiles. We'll end the night with networking to give you time to connect with your peers.

Attendance is free, and light snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Register HERE

We are excited to announce our 2024 AGM plus an exclusive screening of the documentary “Fashion Reimagined”. Join us on June 18th for an evening of inspiration and insights into the dynamic world of sustainability in fashion. Sit back and enjoy complimentary soda and popcorn while you watch!

About Fashion Reimagined:

Trailblazing designer Amy Powney is on a mission to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment or leave fashion for good. Fashion Reimagined follows Amy’s personal revolution which becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.

Register HERE

*Free for BCAG members. Find the code in the members-only Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2892030054366621

*$10 admission includes an Individual Membership that you can redeem at check-in or by emailing your confirmation to hello@bcapparelandgear.com

A huge thank you to our sponsors Vancouver Community College, Precision Design Group and Glynis Tao.

We have been hard at work re-tooling the vision and plan for the BCAG and we are thrilled to roll it out on April 13th. Join us and your industry friends for a drink or two and an engaging conversation about the future of our association. We learned a lot in the last 3 years and are excited to share a bold new approach for helping to craft a thriving and sustainable future for our industry.

Get your tickets here >>

The Textile Lab for Circularity (TLC) is excited to host sustainability expert, Dr. Bob Willard as he shares his Sustainability Advantage suite of FREE tools and gives tangible examples of how they accelerate your business’ sustainability goals.

Click here to Register

The BC Apparel and Gear Association AGM will be held via zoom call on
March 16th, 2022
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Motion to approve agenda
2022 Board Nominations
Approve minutes from 2021
Update from the board
Financial Report
New Business

Introduce our NEW Executive Director!

with special guest speaker, Lina Gomez from Debrand Services

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bcag-agm-2022-march-16-2022-registration-275846994787

The BC Apparel and Gear Association AGM will be held via zoom call on
March 11th, 2021
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Motion to approve agenda
Introduce the 2020 Board
Approve minutes from 2020
Update from the board
Financial Report
Plan for Election of Directors
New Business

with special guest speakers from
Ascent Public Affairs and Textile Lab for Circularity
Kimanda Jarzebiak and Sara Blenkhorn

THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD 10AM

HOSTED BY: RUTH KELLY, BCAG

PRESENTED BY: STACY HOLT, HOLT CONSULTING

In light in recent global events, the apparel industry has had to take stock of how they will weather managing everything from supply chain to sales. One of the long term solutions is to move to using digital tools and resources. Explore how moving to a more digital world can impact everything from  design, product development, sourcing, sales and distribution. Strategizing how to transition from 2D to 3D will also be reviewed.

FREE WEBINAR
THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH 12 NOON - 1PM

"WORK, IN OUR NEW WORLD"

PRESENTER: ELEVEN ELEVEN TALENT COLLECTIVE

Location: Emily Carr, 520 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver BC V5T 0H2, Board Room, Level 2