Quarterly retail sales of cosmetics and fragrances in Canada from 2014 to 2018 (in million Canadian dollars)

This statistic shows the quarterly retail sales of cosmetics and fragrances in Canada from 2014 to 2018. Sales of cosmetics and fragrances amounted to approximately 1.31 billion Canadian dollars in the second quarter of 2018.

Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney Speaks on NAFTA at FCPC Annual Conference

Posted by: Amy Sutherland

CA President Darren Praznik participated in FCPC’s annual conference which featured an engaging line-up of speakers and panelists including CIBC’s Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal, retail and consumer futurist Doug Stephens, and environmental expert and author Tristam Stuart. The conference …

Global Cosmetics Industry Fully Supports North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – Sector Poised for Ambitious Agenda

Posted by: Susan Nieuwhof

October 11, 2017 – The U.S. Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Cosmetics Alliance Canada (CA), and the Mexican Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Productos Cosmeticos y la Asociación Nacional de la Industria del Cuidado Personal y del Hogar (CANIPEC) strongly …

Cosmetics Alliance Canada Launch

Posted by: Amy Sutherland

On April 26, 2017, the CCTFA officially changed its name to COSMETICS ALLIANCE CANADA / L’ALLIANCE DE L’INDUSTRIE COSMÉTIQUE DU CANADA and launched our new mobile-friendly website which includes online event registration, membership renewal and payments, news blog, issue updates, live twitter …

Cosmetics Alliance’s Spring Regulatory Workshop

Posted by: Amy Sutherland

This year’s Spring Regulatory Workshop was held on April 27 in Gatineau, Quebec. Attendees gained critical information and valuable insight from industry and government experts on a variety of issues and topics. Highlights included: • Updates on Plain Language Labelling and …

Sunscreen Pilot Used to Promote Canada/U.S. Trade by Federal Minister

Posted by: Amy Sutherland

Canadian Federal Minster Scott Brison used the recently initiated Health Canada pilot for the importation of U.S. sunscreens as a leading example of the achievements in regulatory cooperation between Canada and the United States. The Minister was heralding the …

CCTFA Rebrands as Cosmetics Alliance Canada

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Toronto, Ontario – April 26, 2017 – The Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CCTFA), the leading Canadian trade association representing the cosmetics and personal care products industry, today announced the official launch of its rebranding to COSMETICS ALLIANCE CANADA / …

An Evolving Industry Association since 1928!

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It all began in 1928, when a group of Canadian manufacturers faced a critical issue for their industry. With the repeal of prohibition in Canada, governments turned to taxation as one means of allowing, yet limiting, the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Cosmetics Magazine has Launched!

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Cosmetics Magazine’s first Digital Edition was launched last month and continues to receive great reviews and a growing audience. The magazine is packed with the most out-there beauty advances, featuring fresh ingredients and upgraded formulas. Discover the hottest new skincare …

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Spring Regulatory Workshop

May 1, 2019 – DoubleTree by Hilton, Montreal

Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am, Ovation Room, Level 5
Workshop: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Ovation Room, Level 5
Reception: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Imagination Room, Level 6

Register before end of day April 1st to take advantage of earlybird pricing! Receive discounted pricing when sending more than one representative from the same company.

Cosmetic Alliance Canada’s Regulatory Workshops provide members with the opportunity to stay up-to-date and informed on “everything regulatory”. You will not want to miss this opportunity to hear from government officials and Cosmetics Alliance staff first-hand on issues that will directly affect your business. Cosmetics Alliance will be hosting Member Engagement Session at the end of the Workshop followed by a reception so be sure to attend for the whole day. A preliminary agenda with speakers will be shared closer to the Workshop.

In addition to the Regulatory Workshop, Cosmetics Alliance will be hosting a joint committee meeting on Thursday morning, May 2nd at the DoubleTree by Hilton with our Product Compliance & Market Access committee and our Facility Compliance & Manufacturers committee. If you are newly engaged as a member of Cosmetics Alliance and would like to attend this meeting as an *observer, please contact Michele Davis.

*This offer is open to members of Cosmetics Alliance who have registered for the workshop.

Hotel Information
Reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel prior to April 9th, 2019 in order to receive the room rate of $239. Call 514-982-1234 or click here. Be sure to advise you are attending the Cosmetics Alliance meeting. Cancellation of an individual reservation will be accepted no later than 3:00 pm, 48 hours prior to arrival.

Parking Information
The hotel offers valet parking at $32 per day and self-parking at $22 per day.

Self Parking Instructions – Complexe Desjardins Parking Lot

Complexe Desjardins has 3 levels of parking (P1, P2 and P3) with spaces for 1,046 vehicles.

The parking area is accessible day and night through the Jeanne-Mance or Saint-Urbain entrance.

Once at the gate, take a ticket where indicated and keep it to pay at the pay station near the elevators so you can use it to exit. Clearance: 6’2’’

We look forward to seeing you!
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May

Annual General Meeting / Open Board Meeting

May 2, 2019
12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, Montreal

Held in conjunction with our Spring Regulatory Workshop (May 1st) and the Canadian Beauty Awards following the board meeting, these events cover the business of the association.

The Annual General Meeting and Board meeting are complimentary events.

Hotel Information
Reserve your room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel prior to April 9th, 2019 in order to receive the room rate of $239. Call 514-982-1234 or click here. Be sure to advise you are attending the Cosmetics Alliance meeting. Cancellation of an individual reservation will be accepted no later than 3:00 pm, 48 hours prior to arrival.

Parking Information
The hotel offers valet parking at $32 per day and self-parking at $22 per day.

Self Parking Instructions – Complexe Desjardins Parking Lot

Complexe Desjardins has 3 levels of parking (P1, P2 and P3) with spaces for 1,046 vehicles.

The parking area is accessible day and night through the Jeanne-Mance or Saint-Urbain entrance.

Once at the gate, take a ticket where indicated and keep it to pay at the pay station near the elevators so you can use it to exit. Clearance: 6’2’’

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