Globalization has led to an expansion in international trade. While there are many benefits from increased trade, competitive pressures may lead some exporters to engage in unfair pricing practices—dumping goods at an artificially low cost, or receiving subsidies that provide an unfair economic advantage to homegrown companies. These practices can have a disastrous impact on producers' ability to compete in their home markets, as well as international ones.
To protect companies operating in Canada against these activities, the federal government has a mechanism to determine if foreign goods are dumped or subsidized, and allows domestic companies to seek protection if they are being injured by competing imports. If unfair pricing is confirmed, anti-dumping or countervailing duties are put in place to protect the injured parties and help level the playing field. While the process is deliberate and includes well-established time lines, it is highly complex and success is not guaranteed.
McMillan's International Trade Group works with both Canadian and international clients to understand their options and advise on a course of action. Whether a client needs to develop a defensive strategy or an offensive one, we help analyze the full range of trade remedy options to protect their interests.
McMillan professionals help clients lead by:
- Representing clients at complaint processes and investigations before the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), at injury inquiries in the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) and in review proceedings before the Federal Court of Appeal or North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panels
- Monitoring prices and trade flows to anticipate potential risks
- Assisting them with dispute settlements under WTO and other trade agreements
For more information, see anti-dumping law in Canada.
Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
| Subject |
|
Case citations
(with year of inquiry) |
|
Client country |
| Trade |
|
|
| Pup Joints |
PI-2011-001 |
Canada |
| Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet |
RR-2010-001 |
Canada |
| Greenhouse Bell Peppers |
NQ-2010-001 |
Canada |
| Polyiso Insulation Board |
NQ-2009-005 |
U.S.A. |
| Oil Country Tubular Goods |
NQ-2009-004 |
Canada |
| Mattress Innersprings |
NQ-2009-002 |
Canada |
| Aluminum Extrusions |
NQ-2008-002 |
China, U.S.A. |
| Carbon Steel Welded Pipe |
NQ-2008-001 |
Canada |
| Seamless Casing |
NQ-2007-001 |
Canada |
| Carbon Steel Plate |
RR-2007-001 |
Russia |
| Bicycles |
RR-2006-001 |
Canada |
| Fasteners |
RD-2006-005 |
Canada |
| Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings |
RD-2006-006 |
Canada |
| Copper Pipe Fittings |
NQ-2006-002 |
Canada, U.S.A. |
| Garlic |
RR-2005-001 |
China |
| Grain Corn |
NQ-2005-001 |
Canada, U.S.A. |
| Concrete Reinforcing Bar |
RD-2005-02 |
Canada |
| Fasteners |
NQ-2004-005R |
Canada |
| Fasteners |
NQ-2004-005 |
Canada, China |
| Concrete Reinforcing Bar |
RR-2004-001 |
Canada |
| Laminate Flooring |
NQ-2004-006 |
Germany |
| Fasteners |
NQ-2004-005 |
Taiwan |
| Outdoor Barbecues |
NQ-2004-004 |
Canada |
| Combed Ring-Spun Cotton Yarns |
TR-2003-002 |
Canada |
| Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet |
RR-2003-004 |
Turkey |
| Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Sheet |
RR-2003-002 |
Russia |
| Preformed Fibreglass Pipe Insulation |
RR-2002-005 |
U.S.A. |
| Refrigerators |
RD-2002-005 |
U.S.A. |
| Bicycles & Bicycle Frames |
RR-2002-001 |
Canada |
| Fresh Garlic |
RR-2001-001 |
China |
| Polyiso Insulation Board |
RR-2001-002 |
U.S.A. |
| Fresh Garlic |
RD-2001-001 |
China |
| Fresh Tomatoes |
NQ-2001-004 |
U.S.A. |
| Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet |
NQ-2000-008 |
India |
| Garlic |
Q-2000-006 |
China |
| Concrete Reinforcing Bar |
2000-07 |
Canada |
| Grain Corn |
NQ-2000-005 |
U.S.A. |
| Refrigerators, Dishwashers & Dryers |
NQ-2000-001 |
U.S.A. |
| Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate |
NQ-99-004 |
Ukraine |
| Iodinated Contrast Media |
NQ-99-003 |
Canada |
| Fresh Garlic |
RD-99-002 |
China |
| Concrete Reinforcing Bar |
NQ-99-002 |
Canada |
| Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet |
NQ-99-001 |
Turkey |
| Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet |
RR-98-007 |
U.S.A. |
| Carbon Steel Plate |
RR-98-004 |
Ukraine |
| Fibreglass Pipe Insulation |
RR-98-001 |
U.S.A. |
| Fresh Garlic |
RD-97-002 |
China |
| Cold-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet |
RR-97-007 |
U.S.A. |
| Bicycles & Bicycle Frames |
RR-97-003 |
Canada |
| Fresh Garlic |
NQ-96-002 |
China |
| Polyiso Insulation Board |
NQ-96-003 |
U.S.A. |
| Refined Sugar |
NQ-95-002 |
U.S.A. |
| Malt Beverages |
RR-94-001 |
Canada |
| Corrosion-resistant Steel Sheet |
NQ-93-007 |
U.S.A. |
| Integral Horsepower Induction Motors |
RR-93-004 |
U.S.A. |
| Fibreglass Pipe Insulation |
NQ-93-002 |
U.S.A. |
| Cold-rolled Carbon Steel Sheet |
NQ-92-009 |
U.S.A. |
| Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Sheet |
NQ-92-008 |
U.S.A. |
| Carbon Steel Plate |
NQ-92-007 |
U.S.A. |
| Bicycles & Bicycle Frames |
NQ-92-002 |
Canada |
| Tapered Roller Bearings |
NQ-91-007 |
Japan |
| Carbon Steel Welded Pipe |
NQ-91-003 |
Turkey |
| Beer |
NQ-91-002 |
Canada |
| Oil and Gas Well Casings |
RR-90-005 |
Argentina |
| Municipal Tractors |
NQ-90-001 |
Germany |
| Integral Horsepower Induction Motors |
RR-89-013 |
U.S.A. |
December 2013
International Trade Bulletin
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International Trade Bulletin
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International Trade Bulletin