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Export Controls On Software, Transfers In The Cloud, And Artificial Intelligence
The US Department of Commerce’s recent imposition in mid-June of an export licensing requirement (since lifted at end of June for select US entities) on exports, reexports, and in-country transfers of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 Model and Claude Fable 5 Model to all destinations worldwide and to “all foreign persons” is a stark reminder of how export controls may go beyond the control of physical goods and also apply to intangible goods such as software, AI models, or technology transfers in the cloud. More recent news about AI models going rogue and a proposed bipartisan “AI Kill Switch” bill introduced by two US congressmen foreshadow additional controls in the near future.
Canada International
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Cassels
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25% Surtax On Wood Cabinets & Vanities
Canada has imposed a provisional 25% safeguard surtax on imported wood cabinets and vanities, effective until February 2027, while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal investigates whether surging low-priced imports are injuring domestic manufacturers. The measure includes specific exceptions for goods from certain countries and product categories, but importers face significant financial exposure and should immediately review their supply chains and classification strategies to determine eligibility
Canada International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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International Courts & Tribunals

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Supreme Court Of Canada Upholds Constitutional Right To Judicial Review
The Supreme Court of Canada has delivered a landmark ruling affirming that courts possess a constitutionally protected right to review administrative decisions, striking down legislative attempts to completely bar judicial oversight. The decision clarifies when courts may decline to exercise this supervisory jurisdiction and establishes firm boundaries on Parliament's ability to shield public power from judicial scrutiny.
Canada Government
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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
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International Trade & Investment

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25% Surtax On Wood Cabinets & Vanities
Canada has imposed a provisional 25% safeguard surtax on imported wood cabinets and vanities, effective until February 2027, while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal investigates whether surging low-priced imports are injuring domestic manufacturers. The measure includes specific exceptions for goods from certain countries and product categories, but importers face significant financial exposure and should immediately review their supply chains and classification strategies to determine eligibility
Canada International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Export Controls On Software, Transfers In The Cloud, And Artificial Intelligence
The US Department of Commerce’s recent imposition in mid-June of an export licensing requirement (since lifted at end of June for select US entities) on exports, reexports, and in-country transfers of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 Model and Claude Fable 5 Model to all destinations worldwide and to “all foreign persons” is a stark reminder of how export controls may go beyond the control of physical goods and also apply to intangible goods such as software, AI models, or technology transfers in the cloud. More recent news about AI models going rogue and a proposed bipartisan “AI Kill Switch” bill introduced by two US congressmen foreshadow additional controls in the near future.
Canada International
C
Cassels
Article
25% Surtax On Wood Cabinets & Vanities
Canada has imposed a provisional 25% safeguard surtax on imported wood cabinets and vanities, effective until February 2027, while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal investigates whether surging low-priced imports are injuring domestic manufacturers. The measure includes specific exceptions for goods from certain countries and product categories, but importers face significant financial exposure and should immediately review their supply chains and classification strategies to determine eligibility
Canada International
MK
Millar Kreklewetz
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