Canada: Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

Canada's steel product surtax regime offers remission opportunities through automatic relief orders and general remission applications...

The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an anti-dumping investigation into paperboard cups and containers from China, which could result in additional duties being imposed on these imports.

A recent Federal Court of Appeal decision illustrates the significant challenges faced by individuals seeking removal from Canada's sanctions lists. The case examines the broad discretionary powers granted to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the limited grounds available for judicial review when challenging sanctions designations.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered its first decision applying Canada's sanctions regime under the Russia Regulations, dismissing an oppression claim against an Ontario corporation that suspended director appointment rights of a shareholder owned by senior officials of a designated Russian entity. The case provides crucial guidance on interpreting the "deemed control" test for entities not directly owned by sanctioned persons, establishing important precedent for Canadian businesses navigating

The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on hundreds of Canadian exports effective August 19, 2026, targeting goods across multiple sectors including machinery, wood products, chemicals, textiles, food and beverages. Canadian exporters should verify whether their products fall under the affected HTS codes, as these tariffs apply even to CUSMA-compliant goods.

Canadian sanctions laws now impose strict compliance obligations on real estate professionals, requiring them to screen parties, verify beneficial ownership, and identify hidden control structures that could expose transactions to regulatory penalties. This article examines how sanctions restrictions apply to property dealings, what red flags signal potential violations, and what practical steps professionals must take to manage risk throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Canada has implemented multiple layers of surtaxes targeting aluminum products of Chinese origin, with rates reaching 25% under various orders. These measures can apply even when products are shipped through third countries, and when combined with Anti-Dumping and Countervailing duties, total duties can exceed 180% for certain aluminum goods.

Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy aims to allocate 70% of defence acquisitions to domestic firms and create up to 125,000 jobs by 2035, fundamentally reshaping procurement, funding, and regulatory frameworks. This ambitious initiative introduces new opportunities and compliance requirements for small- and medium-sized businesses, investors, and M&A firms operating in defence and dual-use technology sectors. Companies must navigate evolving Canadian content requirements, intellectual property protecti

The Government of Canada has tabled Bill C-35, legislation that would fundamentally transform how forced labour is enforced at Canadian borders by shifting the burden of proof onto importers and granting expanded powers to border authorities. This new framework introduces a listing mechanism for suspect goods and requires importers to provide enhanced supply chain documentation or face automatic prohibition, marking a significant departure from current enforcement practices.