On April 22, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping of certain carbon...

On March 19, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") resin originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the subsidizing of PET resin originating in or exported from China.

Canada Customs's new electronic portal, implemented in October 2024 as part of the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") Assessment and Revenue Management ("CARM") system...

On April 30, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the "CITT") announced an Order in Expiry Review RR-2024-002 (the "Order"), continuing its finding of material injury in respect of the dumping...

Under mounting pressure from the Trump administration's proposed 10% tariff, Canada is preparing to introduce stricter legislation to strengthen its forced-labour import regime. While Canada has prohibited forced-labour goods since 2020, U.S. concerns about weak enforcement—citing only 50 intercepted shipments and two prohibitions—have prompted the federal government to signal imminent legislative changes that will increase scrutiny of supply chains and compliance requirements for Canadian impor

With the Canada-United States trade dispute enduring, Canada's retaliatory tariffs are unlikely to be lifted soon. Many businesses that considered their strategic options have now concluded Remission Claims are the only viable option to deal with Canada's retaliatory tariffs. In this Report, we review the Remissions Process, and why retaining Experienced Trade Counsel is a good idea at this early stage

Canada has finalized its list of Chinese steel and aluminum products subject to a 25% surtax, effective October 22, 2024. The comprehensive list covers a wide range of products including steel ingots, flat-rolled coils, bars, rods, extruded profiles, and pipes that can be used across various manufacturing industries.

Canadian taxpayers who miss the 90-day deadline to file a Notice of Objection face strict secondary deadlines when applying for extensions under the Excise Tax Act and Income Tax Act. Recent Tax Court of Canada rulings demonstrate that failure to meet these subsequent timeframes results in automatic dismissal, with no exceptions granted regardless of circumstances.

On September 9, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") released GST/HST Memorandum 16-5-1 introducing major changes to its Voluntary Disclosure Program ("VDP") in GST/HST matters...

On May 12, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping of certain steel strapping...

On June 17, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued its Notice of Preliminary Determination under subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA")...

With Canadian businesses still facing down the debilitating financial effects of the Canada-United States (US) trade war, the Government of Canada is attempting to provide businesses...

On March 16, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping of unarmoured...

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.

The question of jurisdiction (that is, which Court has the authority to hear a particular dispute) remains often confused in the administration of Canadian tax law.

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.

As we have blogged here and here, the Canada Border Services Agency (the "CBSA") sets out its priority areas for compliance audits and verifications in its Trade Compliance Verification Priorities publication.

For many in the automotive industry, there is a temptation to import foreign-made goods (i.e., non-USMCA-qualifying) for use in production processes or as parts and sub-components for vehicles and automotive systems.

Canada's border services agency has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into paperboard cups and containers imported from China, following allegations of dumping and subsidization.