Having a Fashion Design council is a good way of promoting the canadian fashion design talent. Below is more information on the FDCC:

• The FDCC is a national Canadian organization dedicated to branding fashion in Canada. Through realizing that mission, the FDCC—> Promotes the diverse fabric of Canadian fashion design talent.> Links buyers with designers, media with buzz, and business executives with product.

  > And produces an event in the elite category of Fashion Week that includes fashion aficionados from around the world.

  Since 1999, this non-profit organization has focused its energy on high-quality events, publicity and membership. Outside of L’Oréal Fashion Week, it takes part in global events to enhance the knowledge and awareness of the Canadian fashion design industry. The FDCC contains a Board of Directors which seats successful and nationally recognized Canadian fashion and business executives.

http://www.lorealfashionweek.ca/fdcc/fdcc.html