


International Trade
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Whether expanding sales to new markets through organic growth, joint venture or acquisition, McMillan’s international trade and customs lawyers have the expertise, experience and global network to help international businesses successfully steer through unfamiliar laws and regulations, treaties, customs, tariffs, language barriers and bureaucracy. We help clients chart a smoother course by providing comprehensive and cost-effective legal advice that saves time and money.
Our international trade group counsels companies ranging from multinationals to small and growing companies located in Canada and around the world, with the prime objective of helping navigate trade and international business opportunities, and overcoming obstacles while providing exemplary client service.
Governments turn to McMillan for assistance with complex legal issues that require an understanding of political sensitivities, strategic thinking and tactical excellence. Whether revising laws for a country’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), advising on delicate negotiations affecting regulated or trade-protected sectors, or counselling government officials on trade rules applicable to major industrial projects, governments frequently put their trust in McMillan’s lawyers to succeed.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE REGULATIONS
International sales are more complex than domestic sale of goods and services. Costs are higher, due to tariffs and border delays, as well as differences in culture and language. Companies wanting to sell their products across borders must navigate national, regional and international trade regulations that address everything from fair competition to health, safety and environmental issues.
McMillan’s international trade lawyers help corporate clients navigate the maze of trade regulations that govern international business transactions. McMillan is known to help corporate clients lead on a global scale by advising on international trade policy and compliance matters; providing representation in anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard proceedings; negotiating with Canadian and international governmental bodies; litigating disputes before the courts and international arbitration tribunals; representing them in dispute settlement proceedings under the North American Free Trade Agreement and other international and regional trade treaties; and assisting them as they develop and implement internal compliance programs and conduct internal investigations.
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INSIGHTS (69 Posts)
Canada Updates Official Terrorist Entities List – What It Means for Your Business
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Feb 23, 2021
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Keeping the CPTPP as a Spare Tire: The New and Different Automotive Rules of Origin Under the CUSMA and the CPTPP
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Dec 16, 2020
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Canada Orders Temporary Extension of National Security Review Periods Under the Investment Canada Act
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Aug 12, 2020
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Bill C-4 Receives Royal Assent: Incoming Changes to the Intellectual Property Landscape
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Mar 24, 2020
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Supreme Court of Canada Opens the Door to Novel International Human Rights Claims: The Uncertain Implications for Canadian Resource Companies
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Mar 2, 2020
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As the “New NAFTA” Approaches Ratification, Regulated Foreign Entities Should Anticipate Stricter Record-Keeping Requirements
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Feb 25, 2020
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Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian Investors in Brazilian Insolvency Proceedings: Lessons from the IBA’s 2019 Global Restructuring Conference
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Jan 21, 2020
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The Next Wave of US Extraterritorial Sanctions regarding Cuba – Potential Impacts for Canadian Companies
May 6, 2019
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Canada’s Global CSR Cop? The Proposed Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise
Jan 24, 2018
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“G I didn’t know!” is No Excuse: What You Need to Know About the Changes to Geographical Indicators in the Trade-marks Act
Nov 28, 2017
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Government of Canada Provides Valuable Guidance on National Security Review of Foreign Investment in Canada
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Jan 3, 2017
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Impacts of the Supreme Court’s Decision in R v Anthony-Cook on the Certainty of Plea Agreements and Jointly Proposed Sentencing
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Nov 14, 2016
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Government Announces Changes in Foreign Ownership Rules for Canadian Airlines – ‘Change in Fact’?
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Nov 7, 2016
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Senate Committee Report Promotes Dismantling Internal Trade Barriers within Canada
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Jul 16, 2016
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Let the Good Times Roll: Court Allows the Free Flow of Liquor Across Provincial Borders
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Jul 13, 2016
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In this Great Future, You Can’t Forget Your Past – Update to the Government of Canada’s Integrity Regime Provides Clarity, Includes General Anti-Avoidance Provisions
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Apr 6, 2016
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Recent Trends and Developments under Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act
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Nov 6, 2015
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Shining a Light on Solar Panels: Government Promotion of Renewable Energy Leads to Trade Disputes and Trade Remedies
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Oct 2, 2015
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Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) Revises its Policy on Canadian Customs Voluntary Disclosures
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Oct 2, 2015
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The Impact of New Transatlantic Trade Agreements on Commercial and Investment Transactions
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Sep 29, 2015
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Staying Out of the Crosshairs – Keeping On Top of Russia Related Economic Sanctions
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Nov 21, 2014
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Canada, US and the EU Expand Their Lists of Economic Sanctions against Russia and the Ukraine
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Jul 17, 2014
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