Canada: International Trade & Investment

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision has determined that commercial surety bonds—essential tools for importers and customs brokers securing obligations with the Canada Border Services Agency...

President Trump has invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 for the first time in history, imposing an additional 50% tariff on nearly US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods across automobiles, alcoholic beverages, and dairy sectors. These tariffs, effective August 19, 2026, apply regardless of USMCA compliance and stack on top of existing duties, fundamentally altering the Canada-U.S. trade landscape. Canadian businesses must urgently assess their exposure as these unprecedented measures arrive amid s

Canada has launched public consultations on Bill C-35, its proposed forced labour legislation, following US criticism of the country's current regime. The consultation period runs from July 27 to August 21, 2026, with Global Affairs Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada seeking stakeholder input on identifying forced labour goods, importer requirements, and supply chain due diligence measures.

Canada's proposed amendments to the Defence Production Act signal a fundamental shift in defence procurement strategy, expanding ministerial powers, broadening the scope to include defence services...

Honor Device Co., a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, faces scrutiny as it seeks to enter the Canadian market. The company's ties to Huawei and potential national security concerns raise questions about whether Canadian regulators will approve its market entry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Davies' Investment Canada Act guide provides foreign investors with essential information about national security reviews and net benefit assessments when establishing or acquiring Canadian businesses. The comprehensive resource outlines review processes, timing considerations, and regulatory requirements that non-Canadian entities must navigate when investing in Canada.

July 1, 2026, marked a much-anticipated milestone under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (“CUSMA” or the “Agreement”), as the three parties were required to confirm whether they would renew...

Canada's proposed Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act represents a fundamental shift in trade enforcement, moving from a tariff-based mechanism to a standalone legislative framework with enhanced border interdiction powers. The legislation empowers the Minister of Foreign Affairs to maintain a regulatory list of suspect goods while granting the Canada Border Services Agency expanded authority to detain shipments and require importers to prove compliance. This development comes amid internatio

Canada is extending several steel surtax measures and related tariff relief categories to protect steel workers and industries from trade diversion while providing business predictability for producers and importers. The Department of Finance has confirmed extensions for steel tariff-rate quotas, U.S. steel/aluminum surtax relief measures, and derivative goods surtax exemptions through June 2027.