Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax break on certain imported items
The Government of Canada announced plans to provide a Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) tax break on certain items beginning December 14, 2024, and ending February 15, 2025.
GST/HST Holiday Tax Break for Canadian Families
The Government of Canada has proposed introducing a new GST/HST holiday tax break. This initiative provides a temporary tax exemption on certain essential items, such as diapers, children’s clothing, and feminine hygiene products. Imported goods would qualify for temporary GST/HST relief as long as they meet the other qualifying conditions. The tax relief would be […]
Surtax remission process for Canadian businesses importing certain Chinese goods
The federal government launched the process for Canadian businesses to request remission of surtaxes on electric vehicles (EVs) and steel and aluminum imported from China. Remission would also be available for potential surtaxes on critical manufacturing sector products. To ensure that Canadian industry has sufficient time to adjust supply chains, remission will provide relief from […]
Canada initiates consultations on potential surtaxes in response to Chinese trade practices
Canada is launching a 30-day consultation, from September 10, 2024, to October 10, 2024, on potential surtaxes in response to unfair Chinese trade practices.
New Canadian surtax to be imposed on imports of steel and aluminum products from China
In line with the announcement of a new 100% surtax on Chinese electric vehicles, the Canadian government also announced it intends to apply a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024.
Consultation about possible measures to protect the Canada’s economic security interests
The Government of Canada announced the launch of public consultations on potential new measures to advance and defend Canada’s economic security interests.
Canada launches consultation about possible surtax on imports of electric vehicles from China
The Government of Canada announced that on July 2, 2024, it will launch a 30-day consultation on potential policy responses to imports of electric vehicles (EV) from China.
Canada will implement a federal plastic registry with mandatory yearly reporting
The Government of Canada recently announced the implementation of a Federal Plastic Registry to monitor the types and volumes of plastic products in order to track plastic from the time it is produced up to its end of life.
Consultations on potential collection of information on country of smelt and cast for aluminum imports
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.
Consultation on federal regulations to strengthen Canada’s supply chains
The Government of Canada launched a public consultation on regulatory opportunities to improve the efficiency and resiliency of Canada’s supply chains.