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Products containing mercury regulation amendments coming into force in June 2025
On June 19, 2025, the following amendments to the Products Containing Mercury Regulations will be coming into force:… Read more
Government of Canada initiates SIMA investigation on renewable diesel from the United States
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on March 6, 2025, that it has launched a SIMA investigation… Read more
Summary of proposed countermeasures in response to U.S. Tariffs
On March 4, 2025, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on C$30 billion worth of U.S. imports in retaliation… Read more
CBSA initiates administrative review of certain whole potatoes from the U.S.A.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) periodically conducts administrative reviews to update normal values, export prices, or subsidy… Read more
New tariffs may require importers to secure and/or increase customs surety bonds
New tariffs may require importers to secure and/or increase customs surety bonds The implementation of new tariff policies… Read more
CBSA initiates administrative review of certain stainless-steel sinks from China
Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by CBSA to update normal values, export prices or amounts of subsidy and… Read more
Nova Scotia HST reduction coming April 1, 2025
Nova Scotia’s harmonized sales tax (HST) rate will be reduced by one per cent from 15 to 14… Read more
Government consults with Canadians on the potential joining of Costa Rica to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement in force between Canada… Read more
CBSA initiates administrative review of Heavy Plate SIMA case
Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by CBSA to update normal values, export prices, or amounts of subsidy; to… Read more
SIMA – Government of Canada commences an expiry review of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate
On February 11, 2025, the Government of Canada commenced an expiry review of the steel plate 7 SIMA case… Read more