Highlights

  • The Canada Border Services Agency is investigating the dumping of oil country tubular goods from multiple countries.
  • The Canada Energy Regulator is reviewing electricity export applications to the U.S. and seeking public input.
  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is examining the classification of imported metal shelving and investigating dumping of thermal paper rolls and oil country tubular goods.
  • The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has posted broadcasting and telecommunications applications and decisions.
  • The Public Service Commission of Canada has allowed public servants to run for municipal elections in Quebec.
  • Several insurance companies plan to merge into a single entity, subject to regulatory approval.
  • Re:Sound Tariff 6.C sets royalties for using recorded music in adult entertainment venues in Canada.
  • SOCAN Tariff 1.B outlines royalties for non-commercial radio stations using SOCAN’s music repertoire.

Canadian Investigations into Trade Practices and Energy Exports

The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of oil country tubular goods from several countries, including Mexico, the Philippines, Türkiye, Korea, and the USA. The Canada Energy Regulator is reviewing applications from ENMAX Energy Marketing Inc. and Powell River Energy Inc. for authorization to export electricity to the United States, seeking public input on the potential impact on Canadian provinces and the fairness of the sales conditions. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is conducting a public hearing regarding the classification of metal shelving units imported by Costco and has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into the dumping of thermal paper rolls from China. The Tribunal is also investigating the potential injury caused by the dumping of oil country tubular goods from various countries. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has posted several applications and decisions related to broadcasting and telecommunications. The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted permission to several public servants to run for municipal election positions in Quebec. [Source]

Aviva Insurance Companies Plan Amalgamation into Single Entity

Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, Traders General Insurance Company, Elite Insurance Company, and Pilot Insurance Company plan to apply for letters patent of amalgamation to merge into a single entity named “Aviva Insurance Company of Canada” in English and “Aviva, Compagnie d’Assurance du Canada” in French. The head office of the new company will be in Toronto, Ontario. The proposed amalgamation is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026, or another date specified in the letters patent. The issuance of the letters patent is subject to the Insurance Companies Act (Canada) application review process and the discretion of the Minister of Finance. [Source]

ReSound Tariff 6C Royalty Guidelines for Adult Entertainment Venues 2024-2028

Re:Sound Tariff 6.C sets the royalties for using recorded music in adult entertainment establishments in Canada from 2024 to 2028. The tariff applies to public performances or communications of sound recordings in venues like adult entertainment clubs, nightclubs, and bars. The annual royalty fee is calculated by multiplying the rate per day by the establishment’s capacity. The rate is 6.18¢ for 2024 and 6.29¢ for 2025-2028. Establishments must pay estimated royalties by January 31 each year, based on the previous year’s operations or estimated operations if new. They must also provide details like the establishment’s name, address, capacity, and days of operation. Adjustments are made the following year based on actual operations, with overpayments credited and underpayments settled. Records must be kept for six years, and Re:Sound can audit them. Information is confidential but can be shared under specific conditions. Late payments incur interest, and notices can be sent via various methods, with specific presumptions about receipt times. [Source]

SOCAN Tariff 1.B Royalties for Non-Commercial Radio Stations 2022-2027

SOCAN Tariff 1.B (2022-2027) outlines the royalties for non-commercial radio stations, excluding the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, to communicate works in SOCAN’s repertoire. The royalty rate is set at 1.9% of the station’s gross operating costs, including Internet costs, for the years 2022-2027. Stations must pay estimated royalties by January 31 each year, accompanied by a report of the previous year’s actual costs, with adjustments made once actual costs are determined. Non-commercial stations include those that are non-profit or not-for-profit, regardless of advertising revenue. The tariff excludes music used in pay audio signal transmissions. SOCAN reserves the right to audit the station’s records to verify royalties, and all payments are exclusive of taxes. Late payments incur interest at a rate of 1% above the Bank Rate, calculated daily without compounding. [Source]

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