On 16 August 2019, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (the “ICSID”) Secretariat published its third working paper on proposals for amendment of the ICSID Rules (Working Paper #3). In addition to many other changes, the proposed amended Rules provide, for the first time, guidance and clarity to tribunals on security for costs… Continue reading Security For Costs in Investment Treaty Arbitration: More Certainty Expected…
Stephanie Desjardins has completed her Clerkship at the Federal Court of Appeal of Canada. Tereposky & DeRose is elated to announce her return on, Tuesday August 6, 2019! Stephanie represents clients in international trade and investment matters, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings, WTO and investor-state dispute settlement, customs matters, economic sanctions, government procurement and… Continue reading Welcome Back!
On June 21, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations regarding the alleged dumping of certain 54-inch gypsum board from the United States imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories. The complainant alleges that the… Continue reading Canada Initiates Anti-dumping Investigations Against Certain 54-inch Gypsum Board from…
Regional trade agreements (“RTAs”) facilitate trade between their signatories. They can be bilateral (between two countries) or plurilateral (between three or more countries), and they encompass all reciprocal trade agreements, including those between countries from different geographic regions. These agreements are often referred to as “Free Trade Agreements” (FTAs). RTAs have become increasingly complex –… Continue reading Canada and Regional Trade Agreements
Yesterday morning, the U.S. Administration announced that the temporary steel and aluminum tariff exemptions granted to Canada, Mexico and the European Union would be discontinued as of midnight last night. The three U.S. allies have each announced a list of retaliatory measures in response to the tariffs. Mexico quickly responded to the announcement with tariffs of… Continue reading The Morning After: U.S. Allies Taking Retaliatory Measures Against Trump’s…
This morning, on May 31, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Canada, Mexico and the European Union would no longer benefit from a tariff exemption on steel and aluminum. Canada and Mexico were initially exempt from the duties announced on March 8th, pending negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement. The exemptions were… Continue reading Nothing Good Happens After Midnight: Canada, Mexico and the EU…
On May 20, 2018, the Venezuelan government held presidential, regional and local council elections. The electoral process and results have been rejected by Canada on the basis that they did not meet international standards. On May 29, 2018, Canada amended the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations (the “Regulations”) to add fourteen (14) individuals to the list of… Continue reading Elections in Venezuela Trigger Further Economic Sanctions by Canada
[Updated 26 April 2018] The Department of Finance has published its proposed Regulations Amending the Special Import Measures Regulations and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Regulations in the Canada Gazette (available online here). Interested persons have 15 days from March 31st to provide comments on the amendments, which are expected to come into force late April or early May. … Continue reading Canada Closes the Gate on Non-Market Economies (NMEs) and Circumvention…
On March 27th, 2018, the Government of Canada announced new measures aimed at preventing the transshipment and diversion of steel and aluminum into Canada to avoid recently imposed United States tariffs on the metals. These measures will be subject to a 15-day consultation period through the Canada Gazette. Amongst the regulatory changes suggested is the creation… Continue reading Canada Announces New Measures to Prevent Transshipment and Diversion of…
On March 13, 2018, the United States Department of Commerce (“U.S. DOC”) issued its preliminary determination in the antidumping duty investigation regarding imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada (the “subject goods”). The petitioner, North Pacific Paper Company (WA), alleged that exporters from Canada have sold subject goods in the United States at 23.45% to… Continue reading U.S. DOC Issues Preliminary Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from…
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