Highlights

  • Investigations and inquiries are underway in Canada regarding the dumping and subsidization of certain products from China, affecting domestic industries.
  • The Canada Revenue Agency is addressing non-compliance issues with two charities.
  • The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is involved in hearings and inquiries related to trade and import classifications.
  • Environmental regulations and assessments are being updated, with public comments invited on proposed changes and risk management options.
  • The Canadian Environmental Protection Act is referenced in relation to environmental risks and regulatory amendments.
  • The Public Service Commission has allowed individuals to pursue municipal election positions.

Canadian Trade Investigations and Regulatory Updates

The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated investigations into the dumping and subsidization of thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China. The Canada Revenue Agency has proposed revocation of registration for two charities due to non-compliance with the Income Tax Act. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a hearing regarding the classification of certain ovens imported by Maroline Distributors Inc. and has found that the dumping and subsidizing of polyethylene terephthalate resin from China and Pakistan have caused injury to the domestic industry. An inquiry has been initiated into the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe from China. The Tribunal is also conducting a preliminary injury inquiry into thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has posted decisions and notices of consultation on its website. The Public Service Commission of Canada has granted permission for two individuals to seek municipal election positions. [Source]

Environmental Protection Updates on Methane, DIDA, and Manganese Regulations

The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, has been referenced in several notices regarding environmental regulations and assessments. An equivalency agreement with Alberta concerning methane release from the oil and gas sector is available. The Minister of the Environment intends to amend the Domestic Substances List to apply significant new activity provisions to hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester (DIDA), requiring notification for certain uses and imports. Public comments are invited on this proposal. Additionally, a draft assessment of manganese and its compounds has been conducted, indicating potential environmental and human health risks. Manganese is persistent in the environment and poses risks to aquatic and soil-dwelling organisms, as well as potential neurotoxic effects in humans, particularly in vulnerable populations like infants and children. Public comments are also invited on the proposed risk management options for manganese and its compounds. [Source]

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