2012 federal budget shakes up Canada's trade remedy system *

Canada - April 20 2012
In a surprise move, the federal government announced as part of its 2012 Budget Speech, its intention to introduce legislation to consolidate Canada's trade remedy investigation functions into one organization, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ("CITT").

Co-authors: Martin G. Masse.

New “made in Canada” guidelines *

Canada - September 20 2010
The Competition Bureau's new Enforcement Guidelines on "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" Claims (the "Guidelines") are now in effect.

Co-authors: Corinne Brûlé.

New “Made in Canada” guidelines in effect July 1, 2010 *

Canada - September 8 2010
On July 1, 2010, the Competition Bureau's new Enforcement Guidelines on "Product of Canada" and "Made In Canada" Claims (the "Guidelines") took effect.

Co-authors: Corinne Brûlé.

Buy American or what? *

Canada, USA - April 21 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, commonly referred to as the "stimulus package", became law in the United States on February 17, 2009.

Co-authors: Cyndee Todgham Cherniak, Martin G. Masse.