Highlights

  • The CBSA has identified dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China, leading to provisional duties.
  • The CITT is investigating potential injury to Canadian industry and reviewing a complaint about a procurement process.
  • The CBSA is assessing the risk of resumed dumping of oil country tubular goods from China.
  • The Public Service Commission has allowed public servants to run for municipal elections.
  • The Minister of the Environment has negotiated agreements to streamline environmental emergency notifications with provinces and Yukon.
  • Public consultation is open for these environmental agreements.
  • Petitions have been submitted regarding a CRTC decision, with submissions open for public input.
  • The Minister of Transport has amended the management of certain lands by the Halifax Port Authority.

CBSA and CITT Investigate Trade Issues with China and Review Procurement Complaint

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China, with provisional duties now payable. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will investigate the potential injury to Canadian industry. The CBSA will determine if the expiry of an order on oil country tubular goods from China will lead to resumed dumping or subsidizing, with a decision expected by March 2026. The CITT is also reviewing a complaint from Vaultie Inc. regarding a procurement process by Shared Services Canada, alleging bias in evaluation. Additionally, the Public Service Commission of Canada has granted several public servants permission to run for municipal election positions across Canada. [Source]

Streamlined Environmental Emergency Notifications and Land Management Changes

The Minister of the Environment has negotiated agreements with several Canadian provinces and Yukon to streamline the notification process for environmental emergencies, reducing duplication of efforts. These agreements allow provincial and territorial authorities to receive and transfer emergency notifications to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The proposed agreements are open for public consultation for 60 days, and comments can be submitted via email or mail.

Three petitions have been submitted to the Governor in Council concerning a CRTC decision, with submissions open until December 2, 2025. Comments can be submitted electronically or in writing, and all submissions will be posted online.

The Minister of Transport has issued supplementary letters patent for the Halifax Port Authority, removing certain federal real property from its management as it is no longer required for port purposes. The amendment involves specific lots of land at Tufts Cove, Halifax Harbour, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. These changes take effect immediately upon issuance. [Source]

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