Highlights

  • The CBSA is extending investigations into steel strapping imports from several countries due to complexity and evidence issues.
  • TransCanada Energy Sales Ltd. seeks to export electricity to the U.S., with public input requested on its impact and fairness.
  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is reviewing a steel plate dumping order and a procurement complaint.
  • The CRTC has released new administrative decisions and policies.
  • The Public Service Commission has allowed some public servants to run for municipal elections.
  • Innovation Federal Credit Union and ABCU Credit Union Ltd. plan to merge into a single federal credit union.
  • Several insurance companies intend to amalgamate under the name “Aviva Insurance Company of Canada.”
  • Both financial and insurance amalgamations are subject to regulatory approval.

Canadian Trade and Regulatory Updates on Steel, Energy, and Public Service

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the preliminary phase of investigations into alleged dumping and subsidizing of steel strapping from China, Türkiye, Korea, and Vietnam due to complexity and evidence challenges. A decision is expected by September 24, 2025. TransCanada Energy Sales Ltd. has applied to export electricity to the U.S. and the Canada Energy Regulator seeks public input on the potential impact on Canadian provinces and the fairness of the sale conditions. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is reviewing the expiry of an order on steel plate dumping from Ukraine and has initiated an inquiry into a complaint by École de langues Eagle Inc. regarding a procurement process by the Department of Public Works and Government Services. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has released several administrative decisions and regulatory policies. The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted permission to several individuals to run for municipal elections while maintaining their public service positions. [Source]

Credit Union and Insurance Company Amalgamations Planned for 2026

Innovation Federal Credit Union and ABCU Credit Union Ltd. plan to apply for letters patent to continue ABCU as a federal credit union and then amalgamate both entities into one federal credit union named “Innovation Federal Credit Union,” with its head office in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. The proposed effective date for this change is April 1, 2026. Objections can be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions by September 16, 2025.

Additionally, Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, Traders General Insurance Company, Elite Insurance Company, and Pilot Insurance Company intend to apply for letters patent to amalgamate into one company under the name “Aviva Insurance Company of Canada” in English and “Aviva, Compagnie d’Assurance du Canada” in French, with the head office in Toronto, Ontario. The proposed effective date for this amalgamation is January 1, 2026. The issuance of letters patent for both proposals is subject to the application review process and the discretion of the Minister of Finance. [Source]

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