The Government has launched an unprecedented series of public consultations on trade policy covering economic security, certain products from China, and CUSMA.
On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.
On August 9, 2024, Global Affairs Canada initiated a 45-day public consultation process focused on safeguarding and enhancing Canada's economic security.
This move underscores the government's commitment to addressing a series of alleged unfair trade practices and protecting Canadian workers and EV supply chains.
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.
Global Affairs Canada has, for the first time, released guidance on the application of economic sanctions in Canada, including to non-Canadian persons.
To coincide with the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced new sanctions and financial reporting obligations.
Canada and the UK will maintain a strong trade relationship and preferential market access through a complex and expansive web of trade agreements.
CBSA's proposed amendments to modernize the Value for Duty Regulations alter the definition of "sold for export to Canada" and "purchaser in Canada".
The Copyright Board of Canada has completed Phase 1 of its Modernization Initiative to improve its royalty tariff-setting procedures for collectives and users.
Analysis of recent CUSMA panel decision on automotive rules of origin. Use of the roll-up method for core parts was in dispute between Canada, US and Mexico.
The Canadian government has announced key changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations to streamline cross-border trade of dangerous goods.
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Copyright Act does not require online music service providers to pay two separate royalties to access works online.
The Canadian government develops Model International Digital Trade Policy and requests to join the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement.
Finance Canada has opened consultations on proposed changes to Canada's preferential tariff programs, with important implications for the apparel industry.
Canada will extend the duration of the copyright term, and enhance regulation of artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and online intermediaries.
Developments in Canadian regulation of forced labour in supply chains and their potential impacts on Canadian businesses
Changes announced in Budget 2022 make it easier for Canadian producers to tackle unfairly traded imports.
Changes to the Contract Security program affecting personnel clearances have now come into effect. This bulletin breaks down the changes.
USMCA, CUSMA, T-MEC, CPTPP, Free Trade Agreements, Automotive Industry, International Trade, Duties, Global Affairs Canada.
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This article summarizes the aluminum tariff saga and identifies key lessons learned from the initial imposition of aluminum tariffs in 2018.
Description of proposed modern slavery legislation in Canada that aims to address the issue of forced and child
labor in supply chains.
On September 17, 2019, Canada will formally become a State Party to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional arms
On June 21, 2019, Global Affairs Canada (“GAC”) imposed targeted sanctions against nine Nicaraguan senior public officials
On the surface, NAFTA was set aside, replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Look more deeply, and there's evidence that much of the substance of NAFTA remains.
On July 1, 2018, Canada imposed surtaxes on steel, aluminum, as well as certain consumer and other products from the United States.
Canada Responds to U.S. Duties on Steel and Aluminium - In response to the American announcement of the imposition of duties on Canadian steel and aluminum
January 2018, Canadian government announced it will sign the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership also referred as "TPP-11".
Procurement complaints against the government: more than just bid challenges
The Persian Conversion: New rules for doing business in Iran
This article was published in Business Law International (September 2015)
The Long and Winding Road - Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement Signed
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