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What Canadian Businesses Need to Know About the New Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum and Electric Vehicles (or: Why Your Next EV May Come with a Side of Surtax)

Aug 28, 2024

On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.

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Tariffs, Trade, and Economic Security: Insights on Canada’s Latest Consultation

Aug 21, 2024

On August 9, 2024, Global Affairs Canada initiated a 45-day public consultation process focused on safeguarding and enhancing Canada's economic security.

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Understanding Privacy Policies: Clarifying What They Are Not, and Avoiding Common Misconceptions

Aug 21, 2024

In this bulletin, we explain what a privacy policy is by looking at what it is not.

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Overview of the Canadian Legal Framework Relative to Artificial Intelligence Systems Following the Adoption of the AI Act in Europe

Aug 9, 2024

This article provides you with an overview of the Canadian legal landscape relative to AI systems following the adoption of the AI Act in Europe.

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Charging Forward on Tariffs: The Government of Canada Launches Consultations on Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

Jul 3, 2024

This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing a series of alleged unfair trade practices and protecting Canadian workers and EV supply chains.

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Sanctions Enforcement Rising: Border Seizures and Forfeitures, Administrative Penalties and a New Reporting Obligation for Sanctions Evasion Offences

Jun 13, 2024

Changes to Canada’s sanctions regime under Bill C-59 will add reporting requirements for importers/exporters, create AMPs, and grant new CBSA seizure powers.

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Foreign Investment in the EV Battery Market: Regulatory Framework in North America and Canada’s Strategic Edge

Apr 10, 2024

Explore Canada & U.S. electric vehicle battery market growth, incentives, and foreign investment regulations. Strategic insights for Indo-Pacific companies.

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Careful what you wish for! Canada issues long-awaited “guidance” on economic sanctions

Mar 28, 2024

Global Affairs Canada has, for the first time, released guidance on the application of economic sanctions in Canada, including to non-Canadian persons.

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New Era of Foreign Investment Scrutiny Starts in Canada with Passage of Investment Canada Act Amendment Bill

Mar 27, 2024

Bill C-34 amends the Investment Canada Act to enhance the government of Canada's national security review powers.