On August 17, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (“SIMA”) in respect of the alleged dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China. This investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by Great pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership.
On October 18, 2024, the Department of Finance launched its remission process to allow Canadian businesses to apply for relief or refund from surtaxes levied at Chinese products in an effort to level the playing field for Canadian businesses and workers. Eligible Canadian businesses can apply to the Minister of Finance and present their plea on how the surtax policies have unduly burdened their business operations.
Businesses that request remission prior to November 8, 2024, will receive priority in application processing, while subsequent submissions will be processed thereafter in the usual course.