OTTAWA - The federal government is currently accepting applications for the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program. The project will examine and apply methods to make the sector more competitive in the international market. This includes analyzing the strategies and best practices of successful Canadian companies in the industry. The Program will provide funding for projects that:

• increase productivity through new technologies
• improve marketing strategies
• identify high-potential niche markets
• develop e-business capabilities
• diversify products

For more information on the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program visit the website at http://strategis.gc.ca/catp.

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