The Government of Canada announced that public consultations will begin on May 21, 2024, on next steps in the potential collection and publication of information on country of smelt and cast (CSC) for aluminum imports.
The consultations will serve to gather stakeholder feedback on prospective new requirements under Canada’s Aluminum Import Monitoring Program regarding the provision of import information on CSC as a condition of using General Import Permit No. 83.
This approach to aluminum import data would align with Canada’s approach to collecting information on country of melt and pour for steel goods under the Steel Import Monitoring Program.
Gathering this information would support supply chain transparency and help obtain a more comprehensive picture of the origins of imported aluminum goods.
The consultations will be open until June 28, 2024.