International Trade and Investment

Businesses face increasing costs for supply chain compliance

Increasing government scrutiny of supply chain compliance is expected to lead to greater enforcement in the coming years.

The burden of protectionism: outlook for Canadian trade

The growing global trend towards protectionist trade policies is creating future trade uncertainty for businesses.

Past performance suggests future results: what a second Trump presidency means for Canadian trade

Canada’s uniquely close economic ties with the U.S. make it particularly vulnerable during the second Trump presidency.

Navigating uncertainty: how U.S. trade policies could impact Canadian businesses

The 2024 U.S. election results could bring significant implications for Canadian businesses, as changes in trade and tariff policies may directly...

New Digital Services Tax Act raises trade retaliation risk for Canadian exporters

Canada’s Digital Services Tax Act imposes a 3% tax on digital services revenue, but could prompt retaliatory tariffs by the United States.

Canada’s digital services tax enters into force

The Digital Services Tax Act (DSTA) entered into force on June 28, 2024, pursuant to an Order in Council (OIC) of that date. The DSTA was enacted by...

Formal market studies power and other procedural and remedial matters

In addition to the significant changes to the Competition Act (Act) discussed throughout this guide, recent amendments also include the enactment of...

The dramatic expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws

For over a century, Canada has generally relied on a public enforcement model for the enforcement of its federal competition laws. Indeed, for most...

So you’ve submitted your report under Canada’s Modern Slavery Act — now what? Best practices to ensure supply chain compliance

The first reporting deadline under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Modern Slavery Act or the...

Canada’s new sanctions FAQs offer more questions than answers

The Canadian government has provided additional guidance on Canada’s autonomous economic sanctions, including those related to Russia, but the...