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Start Date: 2025-05-11
End Date: 2025-05-19

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CBSA Initiates Steel Strapping Dumping and Subsidization Investigations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has launched investigations into the alleged dumping of steel strapping from China, South Korea, Türkiye, and Vietnam, as well as the subsidization of such products from China, effective May 12, 2025. The investigations follow a complaint by JEM Strapping Systems Inc., which cites market injury claims including lost market share, price undercutting, and reduced employment. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) is concurrently conducting a preliminary inquiry; a decision is due by July 11, 2025. If a reasonable indication of injury is found, CBSA will make preliminary determinations by August 11, 2025. At present, 158 special import measures are in force, covering over $11.6 billion in Canadian production and 31,000 jobs.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

CBSA CARM Transition Period for Financial Security Ends May 20

The CBSA reminds importers that the extension for submitting financial security under the CARM transition period concludes at 3 am EDT on May 20, 2025. Importers not enrolled in the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program must pay all duties and taxes at a CBSA office before goods are released at the border. The CBSA has implemented several measures and support systems, including 117 CARM kiosks at commercial sites and increased staff for the CARM Client Support Helpdesk. Additional resources such as the CARM Go-Live Playbook and a network of accredited financial security providers have been made available. Over 99% of released goods are usually cleared using RPP.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canadian International Trade Tribunal Launches Injury Inquiry on Steel Strapping

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated a preliminary injury inquiry on May 13, 2025, regarding alleged injury to JEM Strapping Systems Inc. from dumped and subsidized steel strapping imports from China, Türkiye, South Korea, and Vietnam. Participants must file a Notice of Participation with the Tribunal to join the inquiry. A determination on reasonable indication of injury or threat will be made by July 10, 2025, followed by further CBSA determinations if requisite injury is found. The Tribunal's procedures are governed by the Special Import Measures Act.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

StatsCan Survey: Canadian Marine Vessel Operators Earned $10.9B in 2023

Statistics Canada's Survey of Marine Vessel Operators for 2023 reports 870 marine vessel owners and operators in Canada, achieving a combined $10.9 billion in vessel operations revenue. The survey period covered commercial owners and operators nationwide, reflecting the economic scale of the marine and shipping sector during the year.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

CITT Terminates Investigation into U.S. Renewable Diesel Dumping

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) ruled on May 5, 2025, that there was no reasonable indication that dumping or subsidizing of renewable diesel from the U.S. has caused or threatened injury to Canadian producers. As a result, CBSA has terminated its investigations effective May 6, 2025. All related proceedings under the Special Import Measures Act for this case are now closed.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Important Updates

Secondary Stories

Tribunal Begins Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Dumping Inquiry

On April 17, 2025, CITT received CBSA’s determination concerning dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye. An inquiry and a hearing commencing July 14, 2025, will assess possible injury to domestic industries.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Preliminary Injury Inquiry Commences for Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire

A preliminary injury inquiry has started into dumping of carbon and alloy steel wire from multiple countries, including China, Taiwan, India, Türkiye, and Vietnam. Parties opposing the complaint must file submissions by May 21, 2025.

Sources: Gazette, Part I: www.gazette.gc.ca

Coast Guard Launches Arctic Marine Response Training in Parry Sound

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station will begin crew search and rescue training in Parry Sound, Ontario, from May 14 to 28, 2025, to prepare teams for emergencies during the open-water months.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canadian Coast Guard Opens Inshore Rescue Boat Stations for 2025 Season

The Coast Guard will open Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations across Atlantic Canada starting May 17, 2025. Staffed by post-secondary students, these stations supplement summer maritime search and rescue operations until early September.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Little Gold Creek Port of Entry Opens for Summer

The CBSA will open the Little Gold Creek port of entry in Yukon for the summer season on May 18, 2025, operating daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm PDT through September 15, 2025, subject to weather conditions.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Exporting Enterprises in Canada Down 1.4% in 2024

Statistics Canada reports 48,036 Canadian exporting companies in 2024, a decline of 1.4% from 2023. Small and medium-sized exporters decreased by 1.5%, while large exporters increased by 0.6%.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Provincial Announcements

Matagami Transshipment Yard Infrastructure Upgrade Supported by $6.2M

The Government of Quebec is granting $6.2 million for upgrades to the Matagami transshipment yard, with works to include new railway equipment and enhanced ore transport capacity. Upgrades run from late May through October 2025.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

BC Implements New Commercial Liens Act Effective June 30

British Columbia will enact the Commercial Liens Act on June 30, 2025, consolidating lien rules for service providers involved in repair, storage, or transport of goods and simplifying registration and enforcement.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.bc.ca

Saskatchewan Prepares Contingency Plans for Canada Post Strike

The Saskatchewan government has set up contingency measures in anticipation of a potential Canada Post strike, including alternatives for social services payments and supplier cheques.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.saskatchewan.ca

Press Conference Scheduled on Matagami Transshipment Yard

Minister Blanchette Vézina of Quebec's Société du Plan Nord hosted a press conference on May 12 regarding the Matagami transshipment yard project and its logistics impact in northern Quebec.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Ontario and Manitoba Sign MOU to Remove Interprovincial Trade Barriers

Ontario and Manitoba have signed an MOU to improve interprovincial trade of goods, services, and labor, including mutual recognition initiatives and progress toward reducing internal trade barriers.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Alberta Introduces Mandatory Watercraft Inspections Starting June 1

From June 1, Alberta requires all incoming watercraft to undergo inspection at designated stations to prevent invasive mussel species, with proof-of-inspection stickers and enforceable fines for noncompliance.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.alberta.ca

Manitoba and Ontario Agree to Facilitate Trade and Labor Mobility

Manitoba and Ontario have agreed to facilitate goods and labor movement between provinces, focusing on reducing trade barriers and addressing direct-to-consumer sales regulations.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Public Officials' Social Media

Chrystia Freeland Meets Fulvio Fracassi on Port of Halifax’s Role

MP Chrystia Freeland reported a meeting with Fulvio Fracassi, noting the Port of Halifax's role in the Canadian economy and current federal plans concerning trade corridors and responses to U.S. tariffs.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Chrystia Freeland References Trade Corridors at Port Saint John

MP Chrystia Freeland announced a meeting with Craig Bell Estabrooks at Port Saint John, highlighting ongoing federal efforts for Canadian trade corridors and addressing U.S. tariffs.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Patty Hajdu Issues Statement on Canada Post Labour Dispute

MP Patty Hajdu referenced the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Post and its union, directing followers to Commissioner Kaplan’s full report and her statement online.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Chrystia Freeland Affirms New Transport and Internal Trade Role

MP Chrystia Freeland affirmed her position as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and stated priorities regarding a unified Canadian economy.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Rosa Galvez Shares 2023 Dangerous Waste Import Data

Senator Rosa Galvez posted that 387,301 tonnes of hazardous waste were shipped to Canada in 2023, citing data under the Basel Convention.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Percy Downe Mentions Logistical Cost Savings from Bridge and Ferry Toll Reductions

Senator Percy Downe discussed his opinion piece about toll reductions on Confederation Bridge and Atlantic ferries, relevant to regional transport logistics.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

Senator Robert Black Meets with Railway Association of Canada President

Senator Robert Black reported meeting Eric Harvey of the Railway Association of Canada, addressing policy priorities for the transportation sector.

Sources: Social Media: x.com

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