Thousand Islands Bridge final phase of rehabilitation should not cause traffic disruptions

The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority and The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited have resumed the final phase of rehabilitation on the Canadian Span of the Thousand Islands International Bridge during the week of May 12, 2025.
Tribunal finds dumping of polyethylene terephthalate from China and Pakistan injures Canadian industry

After conducting a preliminary injury inquiry the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) announced that it found a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of polyethylene terephthalate originating in or exported from China and Pakistan have caused injury to the domestic industry.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions

Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
OECD reports sharp rise in restrictions on exports of critical raw materials

New data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows export restrictions for critical raw materials are becoming increasingly widespread as demand surges, driven by the green and digital transitions and rising concerns over economic security.
CBSA initiates dumping investigation on steel strapping from several countries

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it is initiated investigations to determine whether steel strapping originating in or exported from China, South Korea, Türkiye and Vietnam is being sold at unfair prices in Canada and whether same good from China are being subsidized.
Duties and taxes: End of release prior to payment transition period on Tuesday May 20

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a reminder about the end of the CARM transition period during which importers could have their goods customs released and delivered without having submitted a bond or a deposit to guarantee the payment of duties and taxes.
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions

Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
Tribunal finds dumping of renewable diesel from the U.S. does not injure Canadian industry

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined that the evidence does not disclose a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the United States of America have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Therefore, the Tribunal terminated its preliminary injury inquiry.
Canada’s merchandise trade deficit drops to $506 million in March

Statistics Canada announced that Canada’s merchandise exports decreased 0.2% in March, while imports were down 1.5%. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $1.4 billion in February to $506 million in March.
Global trade in counterfeit goods keeps growing according to OECD report

According to a new report from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office global trade in counterfeit goods remains a major threat to economies, consumers and supply chains worldwide.