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About CCES

The Canadian Circular Economy Summit (CCES) provides an opportunity for leaders across sectors and industries to come together in-person, share leading efforts and activities, and to identify the solutions, innovations, and cross-sectoral collaborations necessary for accelerating the transition to a circular economy in Canada.

In lieu of FTA’s annual World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (WEAR) conference, Fashion Takes Action is pleased to have partnered with Circular Economy Leadership Canada and the Circular Innovation Council to bring you a dedicated Textiles & Apparel Track at CCES 2025.

No matter where you are in your circular economy journey, the Canadian Circular Economy Summit had something for everyone.

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CCES 2025 Summary Report

Explore the CCES 2025 key takeaways, session summaries, impact, and more!

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ABOUT CCES 2025​

The second edition of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit explored the potential of the circular economy to address Canada's biggest challenges while bolstering local competitiveness and economic resilience.

Over 900 Canadian and international delegates came together to share best practices, discuss cutting edge solutions, and build new partnerships to drive Canada towards a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.

Cover page for the 2025 Canadian Circular Economy Summit event summary report featuring a dark background with colorful curved lines and the event title in large white and red text.

Textile Track Speakers

  • A woman with curly blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a red patterned blouse and a light blue shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred background.

    Kelly Drennan

    Fashion Takes Action

  • Professional headshot of a smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer and white top, against a plain light background.

    Amelia Eleiter

    Debrand

  • A woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a checkered blazer, a white top, and layered necklaces against a plain light background.

    Olivia Barker

    Clear Strategy

  • Portrait of a young woman with long brown hair and glasses, smiling lightly, wearing a dark blazer against a dark background.

    Chelsea Murtha

    American Apparel & Footwear Association

  • A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and white blouse, smiling outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Jennifer Liu

    Gap Inc.

  • Headshot of a smiling African American woman wearing a light teal blazer and a white top, with dark wavy shoulder-length hair, set against a neutral gray background.

    Randi Marshall

    H&M Americas

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a blue denim jacket and earrings, standing in front of a green background.

    Danielle Holly

    Ellen MacArthur Foundation

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and light makeup, wearing a white blazer over a black top, smiling softly against a plain white background.

    Lucy Murphy

    OEKO-TEX® | TESTEX®

  • A young woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors with buildings in the background.

    Dacie Meng

    Ellen MacArthur Foundation

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a black shirt sitting against a plain light gray background.

    Natasha Franck

    EON

  • Close-up portrait of a woman with short brown hair, blue eyes, and a subtle smile, wearing a yellow shirt, standing in front of a white brick wall.

    Marianne Coquelicot-Mercier

    CERIEC

  • A middle-aged man with glasses, a mustache, and a goatee, smiling, wearing a button-up shirt with small white dots, against a plain light-colored background.

    Dan King

    Davey Textile Solutions Inc.

  • A man with dark, wavy hair, a mustache, and glasses with a tortoiseshell pattern, wearing a green jacket and a patterned bandana around his neck, against a plain gray background.

    Joshua Katcher

    Canopy

  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, smiling, wearing a black sweater, against a plain light background.

    Lauren Degenstein

    Davey Textile Solutions Inc.

  • A woman with glasses and long dark hair wearing a black sleeveless top, large tassel earrings, and rings on her fingers, sitting against a plain white background.

    Stephanie Lipp

    MycoFutures

  • Close-up of a young woman with long brown hair smiling, standing against a gray wall.

    Maxime Saint-Denis

    CTTÉI

  • Portrait of a smiling African American man with short hair, glasses, white shirt, and navy blue sweater against a white background.

    Tony Shumpert

    Savers Value Village™

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting at a table in a modern office space with exposed brick walls, large windows, and green plants. She is wearing a black top and jewelry, and is smiling slightly.

    Sophia Yang

    Canopy

  • A smiling man with light brown hair and a beard standing outdoors in front of a greenhouse with glass panels and plants.

    Fergus Hall

    Bast Fibre Tech

  • Close-up of a woman with short dark hair, wearing black glasses, red lipstick, and diamond earrings, smiling against a blue background.

    Shannon O'Hara

    Bank & Vogue Ltd

  • Woman speaking into a microphone with a name tag, sitting against a light background.

    Cécile Branco

    Simons

  • Portrait of a middle-aged woman with short blonde hair, wearing a plaid blazer, smiling against a plain white background.

    Jennifer Wright

    Fanshawe College

  • A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a cream-colored top and gold necklaces, standing in front of a blurred background with warm lights.

    Jessica Iida

    Deloitte

  • A woman with long blonde hair wearing a striped shirt and black overalls, standing inside a retail store with clothing racks in the background.

    Myriam Laroche

    Collective Detour

  • A woman wearing a gray hat and dark blazer standing in front of shelves with folded red and gray towels.

    Mariouche Gagné

    New Project

  • A smiling young man with curly hair and a tattoo, sitting in the back of a car with the trunk open, holding a gray hoodie.

    Cédric Comte

    Le Ninety

  • A professional woman with shoulder-length ginger hair, wearing a gray blazer and white blouse, smiling against a gray background.

    Bev Kobe

    Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes

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In collaboration with

Logos of two companies, one with a colorful circular design and the other with white text on a red background, with French slogans related to industry.
Logo of Montreal with a stylized red flower icon on white background.
Logo for Circular Economy Leadership Canada with a green circular arrow and a stylized green leaf on top, alongside text 'CIRCULAR ECONOMY LEADERSHIP CANADA' and 'A Solution Space by Generate Canada'.
Logo for Circular Innovation Council featuring a stylized circular design with colorful concentric lines and the text 'Circular Innovation Council'.
The logo of Quebec with the phrase 'Recyc-Québec' and an icon featuring three blue blocks with white fleur-de-lis symbols.
RESEAU de recherche en economie circulaire du Quebec logo with green, orange, and red circular design and French text.

Textiles & Apparel Track Sponsors

Textiles Track Circular Leaders

A skateboarding scene with a skateboarder in mid-air, performing a trick against a cloudy sky and graffiti-covered wall.
H&M logo in red text on a black background.

Circular Advocates

Kendon Textiles Limited logo with a red maple leaf symbol on the upper right.
Colorful logo with stylized text that reads 'company' in shades of purple, pink, and blue.
CLEAN STRATEGY logo in teal and black text
Logo for Value Village with a colorful recycling symbol and the slogan 'Shop. Reuse. Reimagine.'
A stylized logo resembling a diamond shape with two curved, leaf-like shapes in blue and green, combined to form an abstract, symmetric design.

Session Co-Sponsors

Graph showing a rising trend, with some labels in pink and blue, representing data growth over time.
A person working on a laptop at a desk with a coffee cup, notebook, and stationery in a bright workspace.
Logo of Davey Textile Solutions Inc. featuring a stylized blue play button icon with the company name and description
The logo of ZYLOTEK with the company name in green letterings and a leaf design integrated into the letter Z.