Canadian surtax relief: Remission of surtaxes on certain goods from China
Introduction As of October 1, 2024 Canada began to impose a 100% surtax on all electric vehicles originating from China. As of October 22, 2024, Canada imposed a 25% surtax on imports of steel and aluminum goods originating in China. […]
Canadian surtax on imported goods: Consultation window closes October 10, 2024
Introduction Increased electric vehicle (“EV”) production is a key global strategy for addressing climate change. However, Canada’s auto manufacturing industry faces what the Government of Canada has described as an “extraordinary threat” from Chinese-produced EVs. In 2020, China emerged as […]
CARM, and the “Big Bang”
The new CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (“CARM”) is scheduled to launch on May 13, 2024. The implementation approach of the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) is being described as a “big bang,” this is because CBSA plans to introduce […]
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Business in Vancouver
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Proposal to amend the valuation for duty regulations
The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) is proposing amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations (Canada) (the “Regulations”). The CBSA takes the position that the current valuation rules provide an unfair advantage to non-resident importers (“NRIs”). The CBSA notes that […]
CFI Funding Trust and ITC documentation: Implications for customs law
The Tax Court of Canada (“TCC”) issued a ruling in CFI Funding Trust v. The Queen,[1] respecting documentary requirements under s.169(4) of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) (the “ETA”),[2] a provision outlining the form requirements for input tax credits (“ITCs”). […]
Canada’s action to eliminate forced labour and child labour
Introduction In furtherance of Canada’s commitment to eliminate forced labour and child labour, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Canada) (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on May 11, 2023.[1] The Act imposes reporting obligations […]
Le contrôle des exportations au Canada : notions de base pour les exportateurs
Aperçu Au Canada, les contrôles à l’exportation sont prévus dans plusieurs lois, règlements et politiques, la pièce maîtresse étant la Loi sur les licences d’exportation et d’importation (la « LLEI »)[1]. La LLEI encadre l’exportation et le transfert de certains logiciels et […]
Prix de transfert 2023 – Canada : Droit et pratique et Tendances et développements
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Transfer Pricing
David Chodikoff, Andrew Etcovitch, Carolyn Inglis, Daniel Kiselbach, Shashi Malik, Victoria Rodrigues et Marie-Hélène Tremblay ont contribué à l’édition 2023 de l’un des guides de pratique mondiaux publiés par Chambers, soit le guide sur le prix de transfert (Transfer Pricing). Les […]
Le Canada impose de nouvelles sanctions : interdiction de l’aluminium, de l’acier et des armes provenant de Russie
Le Canada a récemment imposé de nouvelles sanctions contre la Russie dans le cadre du Règlement sur les mesures économiques spéciales visant la Russie[1] (le « règlement ») en réponse à l’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie. Ces sanctions sont imposées en […]
