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Events Calendar

The CFA strives to provide our members with key opportunities that can help drive the success of their businesses through education, networking and lead generation. Please review the CFA Event Policies before attending any CFA Events.

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CFE Program

The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) has partnered with the International Franchise Association (IFA) to proudly bring you the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) Certification Program in Canada.
The CFE Program sets the highest education standards for individuals and organizations, empowering franchise executives, managers, and smal...

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