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CBSA Investigating Steel Racks From China
The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an anti-dumping investigation into steel racks imported from China, which could result in additional duties that significantly increase costs for Canadian importers. This investigation, running parallel to a Canadian International Trade Tribunal injury inquiry, offers affected parties critical opportunities to participate and potentially obtain favorable Normal Values or request product exclusions.
Worldwide International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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Sanctions Trump Contracts: Canadian Court Interprets “Control” Under Russian Sanctions
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released a landmark decision providing the most comprehensive judicial interpretation to date of the “deemed ownership” and control provisions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). In RN Cardium Oil Inc. v. Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd, the Court summarily dismissed a $6 million contractual claim after concluding that payment would contravene Canadian sanctions.
Canada International
C
Cassels
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Safeguard Inquiry: Certain Wood Goods
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has launched a safeguard inquiry into certain wood goods following a government referral, examining whether increased imports are causing or threatening serious injury to domestic producers. This investigation comes amid significant US tariffs on similar wooden products, potentially diverting goods to the Canadian market. Importers and foreign producers face strict deadlines to participate in proceedings that could result in substantial cost increases or import rest
Canada International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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International Courts & Tribunals

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Ontario : Un tribunal confirme le critère strict du moyen de défense fondé sur l’ordre public pour contester une sentence arbitrale étrangère
La Cour supérieure de justice de l'Ontario réaffirme le critère strict applicable aux contestations fondées sur l'ordre public dans le cadre de l'exécution de sentences arbitrales étrangères. L'affaire Feicheng Mining Group v. Liu examine si une sentence arbitrale chinoise peut être contestée au motif qu'elle aurait été obtenue sous contrainte, et clarifie la distinction entre les contestations portant sur les lois et celles portant sur les faits.
Canada Litigation
BC
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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International Trade & Investment

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Government Procurement Challenges
A Crown Corporation's requirement that a successful bidder hold membership in a specific industry association raises questions about procurement fairness and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's jurisdiction. When Baja Construction won a roofing contract but couldn't meet the membership requirement, the CITT's refusal to provide relief highlighted significant procedural hurdles facing government procurement challengers.
Canada Government
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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Sanctions Trump Contracts: Canadian Court Interprets “Control” Under Russian Sanctions
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released a landmark decision providing the most comprehensive judicial interpretation to date of the “deemed ownership” and control provisions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). In RN Cardium Oil Inc. v. Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd, the Court summarily dismissed a $6 million contractual claim after concluding that payment would contravene Canadian sanctions.
Canada International
C
Cassels
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Sanctions Trump Contracts: Canadian Court Interprets “Control” Under Russian Sanctions
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released a landmark decision providing the most comprehensive judicial interpretation to date of the “deemed ownership” and control provisions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). In RN Cardium Oil Inc. v. Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd, the Court summarily dismissed a $6 million contractual claim after concluding that payment would contravene Canadian sanctions.
Canada International
C
Cassels
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CBSA Investigating Steel Racks From China
The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an anti-dumping investigation into steel racks imported from China, which could result in additional duties that significantly increase costs for Canadian importers. This investigation, running parallel to a Canadian International Trade Tribunal injury inquiry, offers affected parties critical opportunities to participate and potentially obtain favorable Normal Values or request product exclusions.
Worldwide International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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