IGNORING THE CITT CAN COME AT A COST
CONTEMPT FINDING SERVES AS A REMINDER TO IMPORTERS
In the rush of everyday business, both Canadian and foreign businesses can occasionally overlook the importance of responding to requests from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the “CITT” or “Tribunal”).
A recent Expiry Review that escalated into a contempt hearing against a U.S.-based steel importer serves as a reminder of the Tribunal’s power to issue orders reaching those across the border!