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LexSage is a Canadian boutique law firm specializing in international trade and sales tax law. Operating from Toronto, it provides legal counsel on matters such as customs law, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, export controls, economic sanctions, trade restrictions, and various sales taxes including GST and HST. The firm also addresses issues related to free trade agreements, government procurement challenges, and international investment disputes. LexSage serves domestic and international clients, offering expertise that complements larger firms lacking in-house specialization in these areas. Its publications include blogs and articles focused on practical legal developments and regulatory compliance in trade and tax law.
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Top 10 Canadian Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Developments in H1 2019
It has been a busy year in Canada for export controls and economic sanctions developments. As a result, we are posting an H1 2019 report. The top 10 developments in H1 2019 are:
1. Canada will implement the brokering rules…
Only 50% of EU countries have ratified the Canada-EU CETA
On July 23, 3019, the Parliament of France approved the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (the “Canada-EU CETA”). Even though the French Senate must also approve ratification of the Canada-EU CETA, we are going to mark this as…
What’s in a name? The CRA disallows ITCs if a name does not match
According to the CRA, a name is important. A rose by any other name does not claim ITCs. You have to know your client/customer.
One of the top goods and services tax (“GST”) / harmonized sales tax (“HST”) audit issues…
Canada is consulting on changes to the trade remedies regime to help Canadian producers
On July 19, 2019, Finance Canada announced public consultations regarding proposed changes to the Special Import Measures Regulations and issued a backgrounder. The proposed changes are in response to submissions by the Canadian steel industry earlier in 2019. The…
Canada’s Company-Specific Anti-Dumping Normal Value Review Process
In June 2018, Canada implemented a company-specific normal value review process. Normal value reviews are administrative proceedings conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA”) upon request by an exporter – here is the link to normal value reviews that…
Exit Information Gathering Changes to Customs Act enter into effect
On July 10, 2019, Bill C-21 “An Act to amend the Customs Act” entered into effect. On July 10, 2019, the Governor in Council published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, SI-2019-44 “Order Fixing the day on which this…
Speak UP!: Canada is consulting with stakeholders on allocation and administration of TRQs for dairy, eggs and poultry
The Government of Canada is consulting with stakeholders concerning the allocation and administration of tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for dairy (e.g., cheese, milk, butter), eggs and poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey). Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg TRQs are implemented and administered…
Canada Announces End of Customs Paper Reporting in 2020
On July 8, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued Customs Notice 19-14 “Mandatory electronic export reporting for exporters” in which it announced paper reporting will end on June 30, 2020. Canadian exporters will not longer be able to…
Are you ready for the new CUSMA/USMCA Auto Rules of Origin?
On September 30, 2018, Canada, the United States and Mexico announced the conclusion of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (the “CUSMA” or “USMCA” or “NAFTA 2.0”), a modernized free trade agreement that will replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement…