On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a new package of trade countermeasures and financial support programs in response to recent U.S. tariff actions. The announcement follows Canada’s decision to suspend trade negotiations with the United States after concluding that the latest U.S. proposals were not in Canada’s national interest. The new measures are a direct response to the United States’ decision to impose a 50% tariff on CAD 27.6 billion of Canadian…
On July 27, 2026, the Government of Canada launched two complementary public consultations as part of its broader effort to tackle forced labour in global supply chains. The consultations seek feedback on (1) the regulatory approach to Bill C-35, the Ban on Importing Goods Made with Forced Labour Act and the potential due diligence and (2) civil liability measures aimed at combating labour exploitation across supply chains. These consultations mark the next step in developing…
On April 20, 2026, the Government of Canada directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal) to conduct a safeguard inquiry into imports of certain finished wood products, including wood cabinets, hardwood flooring, and wood storage furniture. The statutory Order in Council setting out the details of the inquiry is available here. This safeguard inquiry was announced on the heels of a March 2026 safeguard inquiry into canned and frozen vegetables (we write about it here),…
Following the first year of reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Supply Chains Act”), Public Safety Canada has presented its inaugural annual report to Parliament and published updated guidance on the reporting requirements. As we look ahead to the upcoming year, it is important for companies to assess their reporting obligations and maintain their current momentum in preparation for the next reporting period. On November 15,…