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, 2024On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.
Attention Federal Employers: Administrative Monetary Penalties Under the Federal Pay Equity Act Now in Force
Aug 13, 2024Recent amendments to the Pay Equity Regulations establish an administrative monetary penalty scheme applicable to violations of the Pay Equity Act.
Charging Forward on Tariffs: The Government of Canada Launches Consultations on Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Jul 3, 2024This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing a series of alleged unfair trade practices and protecting Canadian workers and EV supply chains.
Sanctions Enforcement Rising: Border Seizures and Forfeitures, Administrative Penalties and a New Reporting Obligation for Sanctions Evasion Offences
Jun 13, 2024Changes to Canada’s sanctions regime under Bill C-59 will add reporting requirements for importers/exporters, create AMPs, and grant new CBSA seizure powers.
Legal Risk Assessments – An Essential Risk Management Tool
May 9, 2024The best way to address the legal issues that arise in any business is to focus on their identification and resolution before they become legal problems.
Service Contracts Considered Automobile Insurance in British Columbia
Apr 30, 2024The British Columbia Financial Services Authority issued a Regulatory Statement deeming service contracts to be automobile insurance, with no OEM exemption.
Plan for the Ban: Canada’s Federal Plastics Registry – Let’s Talk Reporting Obligations
Apr 29, 2024Canada has published the final noticing establishing the Federal Plastics Registry, requiring companies to register and report on plastics supplied in Canada.
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Apr 12, 2024Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
Administrative Monetary Penalties: Regulators “AMP-ing” up the Pressure on Businesses
Mar 19, 2024Administrative Monetary Penalties are increasingly used to sanction regulatory non-compliance in Canada. What are they and what should you do if faced with one?
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