Will Canada’s new government help the land border duty free business? Canada’s new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office on Nov. 3, just days before the Frontier Duty Free Association held its milestone 30th anniversary convention in Vancouver, B.C. Trudeau, the second youngest prime minister in Canadian history and the son of the late Pierre […]
Laurie Karson
FDFA celebrates 30 years and prepares for future
The 30 year-old Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) is celebrating its anniversary at its annual convention in Vancouver from November 15-18, and will introduce a number of new initiatives as it moves forward, says FDFA Executive Director Laurie Karson. “We are thrilled to be back on the West Coast to celebrate our milestone. We developed […]
FDFA, Canadian border operators, wait for new Federal budget to hear fate of Road TRIP rebate program
Since unveiling the initial plans for its 3-year pilot Road TRIP (Travel Rebate Incentive Program) at its annual convention last November, Canada’s Frontier Duty Free Association has been strongly advocating for the program with government and industry officials to make the concept a reality. Now the Association is waiting to see if the program – […]
