Sanctions Update: The Government expands sanctions regime against Russia and designates criminal organizations as terrorists under the Criminal Code.
Canadian businesses should prepare for US tariffs, set for March 4, 2025, by considering availability of duty drawbacks and remission applications.
To prepare for potential US tariffs, businesses should immediately develop a strategy to deal with the prospect of new US tariffs and mitigate their effects.
On Monday, the Government of Canada released the 2024 Fall Economic Statement, proposing substantial reforms to the national sanctions and AML regimes.
The Government has renewed its human rights commitment and proposed major changes to Canada's forced labour regime in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement.
Canada continues to expand the application of its AML and ATF regime, next capturing factoring, cheque-cashing, and certain leasing and financing companies.
Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering Overhaul Gets Serious: New Players, More Rules and Broad Reports
Public Safety Canada has released updated guidance to clarify and address questions relating to forced labour and child labour reporting requirements in 2025.
On August 30, 2024, the United States challenged Canada’s Digital Services Tax under CUSMA. The dispute implicates billions of dollars in Canada-US trade.
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.
Canadian and international businesses must file their first annual report on forced labour and child labour in supply chains by May 31, 2024.
Canada and the UK will maintain a strong trade relationship and preferential market access through a complex and expansive web of trade agreements.
"Export Enforcement Five", which includes Canada, has released new guidelines aimed at limiting Russian export controls and sanctions evasion.
Canada's sanctions regime target Russian telecom companies MTS and MegaFon, raising policy considerations surrounding enforcement and General Permits.
CORE Investigates Nike Canada Corp and Dynasty Gold Corp, but Declines to Investigate GobiMin Inc.
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on updating Canada's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.
CBSA's proposed amendments to modernize the Value for Duty Regulations alter the definition of "sold for export to Canada" and "purchaser in Canada".
Finance Canada's proposed changes relating to anti-money laundering and armoured car companies, mortgage lenders, and money service businesses.
Overview and analysis of disputes under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, including bi-national panel review, ISDS, and general dispute settlement
An in-person seminar aiming to discuss the scope of Bill S-211 and how this new legislation might affect businesses.
Canada imposes new reporting obligations on forced labour, and what it means for Canadian businesses.
Contracting Policy Notice 2023-1 makes the Code of Conduct for Procurement mandatory for all federal procurements and introduces ESG-related responsibilities.
Proposed "deemed ownership" test under Canadian sanctions laws and convergence of AML and sanctions regulation in Canada.
Canada prepares to impose new reporting obligations on forced labour, and what it means for Canadian businesses.
Canada continues to impose sanctions against additional countries, including Sri Lanka, Haiti, and Myanmar, and joins the G7 Enforcement Coordination Mechanism.
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.
Canada, in a first for G7 states, seeks seizure & forfeiture of sanctioned oligarch's assets for use in compensation & reconstruction of Ukraine.
Canada announces new Indo-Pacific Strategy, applies to join Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and what it all means for Canadian businesses.
Canada continues to update its sanctions relating to Russia, Ukraine, and Iran. It will also implement a price cap on Russian oil as part of a G7 initiative.
Finance Canada has opened consultations on proposed changes to Canada's preferential tariff programs, with important implications for the apparel industry.
A description of the June 6, 2022 Canadian sanctions against Russia.
Developments in Canadian regulation of forced labour in supply chains and their potential impacts on Canadian businesses
An overview of two further rounds of Canadian sanctions against Russia as well as amendments that would strengthen Canada’s sanctions regime.
Changes announced in Budget 2022 make it easier for Canadian producers to tackle unfairly traded imports.
An update on Canada’s sanctions measures in response to military actions taken by Russia against Ukraine.
An update on Canada’s sanctions measures in response to military actions taken by Russia against Ukraine.
Global supply chains are inordinately complex. The focus is not solely on disruptions; forced labour is increasingly in the spotlight.
Canada recently announced it will proceed with free trade agreement negotiations with ASEAN member countries, expanding opportunity for trade and investment.
On September 16, 2021, China submitted its request to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”).
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