Many-QuestionsAfter the CBSA initiates a countervailing duty investigation, the CBSA issues an exporter request for information (RFI) that must be completed by the exporter of the goods and all factories involved in the manufacture of the goods (if the exporter is not the manufacturer).  The CBSA sets a filing deadline that is between 30-35 days

Shipping Container Above Stacked OthersIt is an important question “Who is the exporter for SIMA purposes?” because exporters must complete exporter requests for information in SIMA anti-dumping/countervailing duty proceedings.  The term “exporter” is not defined in the SIMA.  As a result, we must turn to the case law.

An important case is Emco Electric International – Electrical Resource International

Shipping Container Above Stacked OthersIt is an important question “Who is the exporter for SIMA purposes?” because exporters must complete exporter requests for information in SIMA anti-dumping/countervailing duty proceedings.  The term “exporter” is not defined in the SIMA.  As  result, we must turn to the case law.

An important case is Emco Electric International – Electrical Resource International v.

Gavel and Scales of JusticeThe Government of Canada (in particular Global Affairs Canada) may pursue directors and officers of a corporation who fail to obtain the required export permits, licenses and certifications. Corporations cannot act on their own.  Individuals make decisions that cause the corporation to take actions.  With respect to exports, individuals take the steps that cause the