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Jun 29, 2015

CITT reviewing dumping and subsidizing of Chinese steel grating

On June 23rd, 2015, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) advised that it has initiated expiry proceedings, concerning… Read more 

Jun 23, 2015

New import prohibitions target commercial aquatic species importers

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has begun enforcing new Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations (AISR). As part of… Read more 

Jun 23, 2015

Myanmar eligible for GPT and LDCT Preferential treatment

Myanmar (the country formerly known as Burma) has been granted the benefits of Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT)… Read more 

Jun 22, 2015

Softwood lumber export surge charge applies to Alberta region for May 2015

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued Notice SWLN48 to provide exporters of softwood lumber products under the Softwood… Read more 

Jun 19, 2015

Canada preparing for retaliation against U.S. COOL measures

On June 4, 2015, Canada requested authorization from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to impose over $3 billion… Read more 

Jun 18, 2015

Canada’s stake in the TPP negotiations

Recent discussions of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have focused on the United States' role in the deal, and how… Read more 

Jun 16, 2015

2015 tariff rate quota applications now being accepted

The Dept. of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) has issued a notice to importers advising that they… Read more 

Jun 16, 2015

Health Canada restricts drug imports from Italian manufacturer

Health Canada is restricting the importation of drugs from Hospira S.P.A. in Liscate, Italy, a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility,… Read more 

Jun 15, 2015

DFATD seeking consultations on Canada-Philippines FTA

The Government of Canada is seeking comments and views on a potential free trade agreement between Canada and… Read more 

Jun 12, 2015

Government of Canada may assess additional duties on steel plate from India, Russia

On June 10, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations of alleged dumping and subsidizing of… Read more