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In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many countries, including Canada, have rapidly imposed sanctions against Russia. A key component of sanctions is a prohibition...

On June 7, 2019, Canada's Federal Court of Appeal confirmed in Chen v. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, 2019 FCA 170, that the CBSA cannot seize goods that were imported more than 6 years ago ...

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered its first decision applying Canada's sanctions regime under the Russia Regulations, dismissing an oppression claim against an Ontario corporation that suspended director appointment rights of a shareholder owned by senior officials of a designated Russian entity. The case provides crucial guidance on interpreting the "deemed control" test for entities not directly owned by sanctioned persons, establishing important precedent for Canadian businesses navigating

The ability of NAFTA Chapter 11’s anti-discrimination rules to discipline discriminatory legislation has been called into question in the decision dismissing the challenge by Methanex of California’s ban on fuel additive MTBE. While many aspects of the decision are noteworthy, its treatment of Chapter 11’s anti-discrimination provisions is remarkable in rejecting the longstanding approach to these issues under the GATT and WTO Agreements.

A recent decision by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) demonstrates the complexity of international trade rules, as well as the resulting benefits to those companies who take extra care to work through them in detail.

The old adage "knowledge is power" is true now more than ever. It is widely known that sensitive research areas have become key assets for foreign governments looking for insight into Canada's innovation and industry sectors.

On March 17, 2014, the Canadian Government announced that it intended to impose economic sanctions against Ukraine.

In a recent decision of the BC Securities Commission (BCSC), the BCSC provides helpful guidance concerning when referral arrangements cross the line and become trading for which registration is required.

When looking at the valuation of the good to be imported into Canada, one of the most important questions that needs to be asked is whether the importer is a related person to the exporter.

Canada is extending several steel surtax measures and related tariff relief categories to protect steel workers and industries from trade diversion while providing business predictability for producers and importers. The Department of Finance has confirmed extensions for steel tariff-rate quotas, U.S. steel/aluminum surtax relief measures, and derivative goods surtax exemptions through June 2027.

Canada has implemented multiple surtax regimes targeting aluminum products, particularly those originating from or containing aluminum smelted and cast in China. These measures include a 25% surtax under the Chinese Surtax Order and additional provisions under the Steel and Aluminum Products Surtax Order, with potential ADCVD duties exceeding 180% under SIMA regulations.

On May 4, 2026, the Department of Finance released updated draft legislation expanding the audit powers of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in the income tax context.

During the first half of August, Canada has amended 13 sanctions regulations enacted under the Special Economic Measures Act (the "SEMA") to broaden the scope of individuals who may be subject to sanctions...

The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an anti-dumping investigation into steel racks imported from China, which could result in additional duties that significantly increase costs for Canadian importers. This investigation, running parallel to a Canadian International Trade Tribunal injury inquiry, offers affected parties critical opportunities to participate and potentially obtain favorable Normal Values or request product exclusions.

President Trump has signed three Presidential Proclamations imposing additional 50% tariffs on Canadian products across motor vehicles, dairy, and alcoholic beverages sectors, effective August 19, 2026. Unlike previous measures, these tariffs will apply even to goods qualifying for preferential treatment under CUSMA, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The proclamations cite Canadian policies as discriminatory, though the tariffs extend far beyond the targeted sectors to include

The Government of Canada may pursue directors and officers of a corporation who fail to obtain the required import permits, licenses and certifications.

In this post, we describe the Government of Canada's new ban on certain services to Russia's extractive resource and refining and chemical manufacturing sectors.