CBSA Commences New Investigation on Copper Pipe Fittings

Today the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act relating to alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Cello Products Inc. (Cello). Cello, which is located in Cambridge, Ontario,… Continue reading CBSA Commences New Investigation on Copper Pipe Fittings

Canada’s Consolidated Sanctions List – Life’s a Little Easier

On October 13, 2017, Global Affairs Canada published the Consolidated Special Economic Measures Act Sanctions List. This tool provides a list of the individuals and entities subject to sanctions regulations made under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) in Canada. The list refers to the applicable regulations for each individual or entity, which must be consulted on a case-by-case… Continue reading Canada’s Consolidated Sanctions List – Life’s a Little Easier

Canada Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

On September 22, 2017, Canada imposed targeted economic sanctions against Venezuela. These economic sanctions affect 40 persons (“listed persons”) that Canada has identified as responsible for the current social and economic situation in the country. Under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations (the “Regulations”), it is now prohibited for any person in Canada or any Canadian outside Canada… Continue reading Canada Imposes Economic Sanctions Against Venezuela

U.N. Security Council’s Resolution Toughens its Sanctions Regime against North...

On August 5, 2017, in response to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (North Korea) recent ballistic missile tests, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted resolution 2371 (resolution), toughening the already existing sanctions against North Korea. By doing so, the UNSC hopes to pressure North Korea to recommence the Six-Party Talks (between the… Continue reading U.N. Security Council’s Resolution Toughens its Sanctions Regime against North…

Parliamentary Standing Committee Calls For Improvements in Canada’s Sanctions Regime

The Standing Committee on International Affairs and International Development recently released its report entitled “A Coherent and Effective Approach to Canada’s Sanctions Regimes: Sergei Magnitsky and Beyond”. The report looks at the effectiveness of sanctions as a foreign policy tool, and considers the regulatory and administrative structures the Government of Canada has put in place… Continue reading Parliamentary Standing Committee Calls For Improvements in Canada’s Sanctions Regime

Boeing Targeting Bombardier in AD/CVD Investigation Raises Global Systemic Concerns

For the first time, a global aircraft producer has invoked domestic trade remedy laws against imports from a competitor.  On 27 April 2017, the Boeing Company (Boeing) filed a petition with the US Department of Commerce (USDOC) and US International Trade Commission (USITC) seeking the imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of 100-150 seat… Continue reading Boeing Targeting Bombardier in AD/CVD Investigation Raises Global Systemic Concerns

Current Status of the Implementation of the CETA

The question of when the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is expected to enter into force is an increasingly important one among Canadian and EU stakeholders.  The implementation processes are well underway, and there is little question that the CETA will provisionally enter into force at some point in the months ahead. There is some uncertainty, however,… Continue reading Current Status of the Implementation of the CETA

The Launch of Tereposky & DeRose LLP

On April 1, 2017, Tereposky & DeRose LLP opened for business.  Based in Canada’s national capital, our new boutique firm offers a team of lawyers recognized globally for the depth of their expertise and experience in international trade and investment law, and procurement law.  Founding partners Greg Tereposky, Vince DeRose, and Jennifer Radford, along with… Continue reading The Launch of Tereposky & DeRose LLP

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