2020
Heavy Plate – PI-2020-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated a preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate not further manufactured than hot-rolled, heat-treated or not, in cut lengths, in widths greater than 72 inches (+/‑ 1,829 mm) to 152 inches (+/‑ 3,860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.375 inches (+/‑ 9.525 mm) up to and including 4.5 inches (+/‑ 114.3 mm) (with all dimensions being plus or minus allowable tolerances contained in the applicable standards), originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Korea, the Federation of Malaysia and the Republic of Turkey.
Representing: Acier Wirth Steel; Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc.; Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH; Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH; China Steel Corporation (CSC)
Heavy Plate – HP 2020 IN
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation, on May 27, 2020, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain hot‑rolled carbon steel heavy plate and high‑strength low‑alloy steel heavy plate from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), Germany, South Korea, Malaysia, and Turkey.
Representing: Acier Wirth Steel; Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc.; Salzgitter Mannesmann Grobblech GmbH; Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – NQ-2019-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an inquiry, pursuant to section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of corrosion-resistant steel originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, and to determine such other matters as the Tribunal is required to determine under that section.
Representing: China Steel Corporation; China Steel & Nippon Steel Vietnam Joint Stock Company (CSVC)
2019
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – COR2 2019 IN
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations, on November 8, 2019, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.
Representing: Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc.; Hoa Sen Group; Ton Dong A; Nam Kim Steel JSC; China Steel Corporation; China Steel & Nippon Steel Vietnam Joint Stock Company (CSVC); Cascadia Metals Ltd.; Dragon Steel Corporation; Hoa Sen Building Materials One Member Limited Liabilities Company; Hoa Sen Ha Nam One Member Limited Liabilities Company; Hoa Sen Nghe An One Member Limited Liabilities Company; Hoa Sen Nhon – Binh Dinh One Member Limited Liabilities Company; Hoa Sen Steel Sheet One Member Limited Liabilities Company; JFE Shoji Trade America Inc.; JFE Shoji Trade Corporation; JFE Shoji Trade Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Posco Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Southern Steel Sheet Co., Ltd.; Formosa Ha Tinh Corporation; Hoa Sen Phu My One Member Limited Liabilities Company (HSPM); Hoa Sen Holdings Group Limited Liabilities Company (HSH)
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG I & II) and Certain Seamless Casing – OS 2019 RI
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated re-investigations to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain seamless casing originating in or exported from China.
The CBSA also initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain OCTG originating in or exported from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), India, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Representing Cantak Corporation, Jindal Saw Limited, Chung Hung Steel
Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate – RR-2019-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on May 20, 2014, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-005, concerning the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Represented Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (USIMINAS)
Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate – PLA7 2019 ER
On October 4, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on May 20, 2014, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-005 is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, the CBSA determined that the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of such goods originating in or exported from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea.
Represented Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais S.A. (USIMINAS)
Carbon Steel Fasteners – FAS 2019 RI
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), and the amounts of subsidy respecting certain carbon steel fasteners originating in or exported from China (subject goods).
Represented Ningbo Jinding Fastening Piece Co., Ltd.
Ronsco Inc. – AP-2019-003
Customs appeal on tariff classification.
2018
Silicon Metal – RR-2018-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an expiry review of the finding made on November 19, 2013, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-003, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of silicon metal containing at least 96.00 percent but less than 99.99 percent silicon by weight, and silicon metal containing between 89.00 percent and 96.00 percent silicon by weight that contains aluminum greater than 0.20 percent by weight, of all forms and sizes, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Pursuant to paragraph 76.03(12)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby continues its finding in respect of the aforementioned goods.
Represented Wacker Chemicals Norway AS, Norway, and Wacker Chemie AG, Germany
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – NQ-2018-004
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of corrosion-resistant flat-rolled steel sheet products of carbon steel, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei), the Republic of India and the Republic of Korea, caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry, and to determine such other matters as the Tribunal is required to determine under that section.
Further to the Tribunal’s inquiry, and following the issuance by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency of a final determination dated January 22, 2019, that the above-mentioned goods have been dumped, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby found, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, that the dumping has not caused injury but is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
Represented JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd.
Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – COR 2018 IN
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet from China, Chinese Taipei, India and South Korea.
On January 22, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 41(l)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination of dumping pursuant to paragraph 41 (1 )(b) of SIMA in respect of those goods.
Represented JSW Steel Coated Products Ltd.
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – NQ-2018-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of carbon steel welded pipe, commonly identified as standard pipe, originating in or exported from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Turkey and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry
Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s inquiry, and following the issuance by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency of a final determination dated January 16, 2019, that the above-mentioned goods from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Turkey (excluding those goods exported by Erbosan Erciyas Boru Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam have been dumped, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby finds, pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, that the dumping of the above-mentioned goods originating in or exported from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Turkey (excluding those goods exported by Erbosan Erciyas Boru Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S.) and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has caused injury to the domestic industry.
Represented Hoa Phat Steel Pipe Company Limited – Hungyen Branch, Hoa Phat Long An Steel Pipe Company Limited, Binh Duong Hoa Phat Steel Pipe Company Limited.
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – CSWP3 2018 IN
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain carbon steel welded pipe from Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey and Vietnam.
On January 16, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 4l(l)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency terminated the dumping investigation in respect of certain carbon steel welded pipe exported to Canada from Turkey by Erbosan Erciyas Boru Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S. On the same date, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the CBSA made a final determination of dumping of certain carbon steel welded pipe from Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, for which the dumping investigation has not been terminated, and Vietnam.
Represented Hoa Phat Steel Pipe Company Limited – Hungyen Branch, Hoa Phat Long An Steel Pipe Company Limited, Binh Duong Hoa Phat Steel Pipe Company Limited.
Certain Unitized Wall Modules – RR-2018-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an expiry review of the finding made on November 12, 2013, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Pursuant to paragraph 76.03(12)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal hereby continues its finding in respect of the aforementioned goods.
Represented Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co., Ltd., Yuanda Canada Enterprises Ltd.
Certain Unitized Wall Modules – UWM 2018 ER
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on November 12, 2013, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-002, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules, with or without infill, including fully assembled frames, with or without fasteners, trims, cover caps, window operators, gaskets, load transfer bars, sunshades and anchor assemblies; excluding non-unitized building envelope systems such as stick systems and point-fixing systems, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
On January 24, 2019, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s finding made on November 12, 2013, in Inquiry No. NQ-2013-002: i. is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of certain unitized wall modules originating in or exported from China; and ii. is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of subsidizing of certain unitized wall modules originating in or exported from China.
Represented Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co., Ltd.
Exclusions Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods – GC‑2018‑001-E1
On May 9, 2019, by the Order Referring to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, for Inquiry into and Reporting on, the Matter of the Exclusion of Certain Steel Goods from the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (Exclusions Inquiry Order), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) was directed by Her Excellency the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, to conduct an inquiry regarding exclusion requests concerning certain heavy plate and stainless steel wire which are subject to safeguard measures enacted in the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (Surtax Order).
The Tribunal was directed to submit to the Governor in Council, within 60 days of the commencement of this inquiry, i.e. by July 15, 2019, a report including the Tribunal’s determination, reasons and any recommendations in respect of exclusion requests made concerning the above-mentioned steel goods.
Represented Nippon Steel Corporation Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc., Acier Wirth Steel and secured desired exclusions.
Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods – GC‑2018‑001
Her Excellency the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to paragraph 20(a) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, by Order in Council P.C. 2018-1275, to inquire into and report on the importation of certain steel goods.
The purpose of this inquiry was to determine whether seven classes of steel goods were being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury or threat of serious injury to domestic producers of like or directly competitive goods. The Tribunal was directed, if it made an affirmative finding for any class of goods, to recommend the most appropriate remedy to address the injury or threat thereof.
Represented Cantak Corporation Limited, Cascadia Metals Inc, Husteel Co., Ltd, Husteel Canada Co. Ltd., JFE Steel Corporation, Jindal Saw Limited, Mertex Canada Ltd., Nippon Steel Corporation, Salzgitter Mannesmann International (Canada) Inc., Acier Wirth Steel.
Secured negative findings on four out of five products.
Gypsum Board – PI-2018-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged injurious dumping of gypsum board, sheet, or panel (gypsum board) originating in or exported from the United States of America, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories, made to a width of 54 inches (1,371.6 mm), composed primarily of a gypsum core and faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard, including gypsum board meeting or supplied to meet ASTM C 1396 or ASTM C 1396M or equivalent standards, regardless of end use, edge-finish, thickness, or length (but not width), excluding (a) gypsum board meeting ASTM C 1177 or ASTM C 1177M (commonly referred to and used primarily as “glass fiber re-enforced sheathing board” but also sometimes used for internal applications for high mold/moisture resistant applications); (b) double layered glued paper-faced gypsum board (commonly referred to and used as “acoustic board); and (c) gypsum board meeting ISO16000-23 for sorption of formaldehyde (the subject goods), has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury. All dimensions are plus or minus allowable tolerances in applicable standards.
This preliminary injury inquiry follows the notification, on June 21, 2018, that the President of the Canada Border Services Agency had initiated an investigation into the alleged injurious dumping of the above-mentioned goods.
Pursuant to subsection 37.1(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined that the evidence did disclose a reasonable indication that the dumping of the subject goods has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. Therefore, pursuant to paragraph 35(3)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal terminated the preliminary injury inquiry with respect to the subject goods.
Represented International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Teamsters Local Union 213
2017
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin (PET Resin) – NQ-2017-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of India, the Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic market. The Tribunal determined that dumped and subsidized imports from all countries did not cause injury and were not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
Successfully represented a Coalition of PET Resin users: A. Lassonde Inc., Naya Waters, Eska Inc., Veo Springs, Ameriplas International Inc., Summum Plastiques Inc., IPF Holdings (DBA Integrated Packaging Films), Polar Pak Inc., Nu‑B Inc., Cascades Specialty Products Group, Plastique Micron Inc.
Silicon Metal – NQ-2017-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of certain silicon metal originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Thailand, and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Thailand, have caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal found no past or present injury.
Successfully represented Companhia Ferroligas Minas Gerais (Minasligas) – Brazil, Liasa (Ligas de Alumínio S/A) – Brazil, Wacker Chemicals Norway AS and Wacker Chemie AG.
Silicon Metal – SM2 2017 IN
Pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain silicon metal originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Thailand, and the alleged injurious subsidizing of certain silicon metal originating in or exported from the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Thailand.
Represented Companhia Ferroligas Minas Gerais (Minasligas) – Brazil, Liasa (Ligas de Alumínio S/A) – Brazil, Wacker Chemicals Norway AS and Wacker Chemie AG.
2016
Gypsum Board – NQ-2016-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, has conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of gypsum board, sheet, or panel (“gypsum board”) originating in or exported from the United States of America, imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Represented the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and was successful in securing injury and threat of injury findings.
Gypsum Board – GC-2016-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to section 18 of the CITT Act, conducted an inquiry at the request of His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, to inquire into the matter of whether the imposition of provisional duties or duties, applicable to gypsum board imported from the United States for markets in Western Canada, is contrary to Canada’s economic, trade or commercial interests, and specifically whether such an imposition has or would have the effect of substantially reducing competition in this market or causing significant harm to consumers of those goods or to businesses who use them.
Represented International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.
Welded Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe – NQ-2016-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of welded large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and Japan, and the subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury.
Represented Cantak and Metal One Corporation.
Welded Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe (AD1408 / 4214-47 – CVD143 / 4218-44)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted investigations respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain welded large diameter line pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China and Japan and the alleged injurious subsidizing of certain welded large diameter line pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented Cantak Corporation and Metal One Corporation.
Stainless Steel Sinks
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values, export prices and the amounts of subsidy of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
2015
Copper Pipe Fittings
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China (China) and the amounts of subsidy of the same products originating in or exported from China.
Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe – NQ-2015-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal) conducted an inquiry pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China caused injury or are threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate – NQ-2015-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) conducted an inquiry pursuant to subsection 43(1) of the Special Import Measures Act and found that the dumping of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from the Republic of India and the Russian Federation and the subsidizing of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from the Republic of India have not caused injury and are not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry.
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Plate (Steel Plate 8)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted investigations under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from the Republic of India and the Russian Federation.
Seamless Casing, Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG I and II) and Certain Pup Joints
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy of certain seamless casing, certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and certain pup joints originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
2014
Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates – NQ-2014-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of photovoltaic modules originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Oil Country Tubular Goods – NQ-2014-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Turkey, Ukraine and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and the subsidizing of the above‑mentioned goods originating in or exported from the Republic of India, the Republic of Indonesia, the Republic of the Philippines, the Kingdom of Thailand, Ukraine and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Represented Mertex Canada Inc., Boly Pipe Co., Ltd., Jindal SAW Limited and Government of Thailand.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (AD/1404 – CV/139)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam, and the alleged injurious subsidizing of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Represented Mertex Canada Inc., Boly Pipe Co., Ltd., Jindal SAW Limited and Government of Thailand.
Aluminum Extrusions
Application for exclusion to vary scope.
Carbon Steel Plate from China
Application for scope clarification.
Aluminum Extrusions/Unitized Wall Modules
Clarified scope to remove risk of double jeopardy.
Unitized Wall Modules
Anti-dumping review for Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co., Ltd.
Oil Country Tubular Goods – RR-2014-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act, initiated an expiry review of its findings made on March 23, 2010 in Inquiry No. NQ-2009-004, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Concrete Reinforcing Bar – NQ-2014-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to the provisions of section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act, conducted an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in various diameters up to and including 56.4 millimeters, in various finishes, excluding plain round bar and fabricated rebar products, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Turkey.
Representing Peak Products Manufacturing Inc. – a Canadian importer seeking exclusion for specialized products.
Concrete Reinforcing Bar (AD/1403 – CV/138)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Turkey.
Certain Copper Pipe Fittings (AD/1358 – CV/118)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act, of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the United States, Korea and the People’s Republic of China and the amounts of subsidy of the same products originating in or exported from China.
2013
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate – NQ-2013-005
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury, originating in or exported from the Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and Korea.
Represented Usiminas, Brazil. Threat of injury, many exclusions.
Certain Stainless Steel Sinks (AD/1392 – CV/129)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act to update the normal values, export prices and the amounts of subsidy of certain stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented the only three Chinese exporters to secure continuing normal values.
Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low‑Alloy Steel Plate (AD/1402)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain hot-rolled carbon plate from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and Korea.
Represented Usiminas (Brazil)
Certain Unitized Wall Modules (AD/1399)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act to update the normal values and export prices of certain unitized wall modules originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Represented Shenyang Yuanda (China), Yuanda Canada.
Aluminum Extrusions – RR-2013-003
Expiry review of its findings made on March 17, 2009, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003, as amended by its determination made on February 10, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003R, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of aluminum extrusions originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented several importers.
Bicycles – RD-2013-001/ RD-2013-002
Interim review of its order made in Expiry Review No. RR-2011-002 in respect of bicycles, assembled or unassembled, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the People’s Republic of China, excluding bicycles with an FOB Chinese Taipei or People’s Republic of China selling price exceeding CAN$225 and excluding bicycles with foldable frames and stems.
Represented Chinese and Taiwanese interests.
Bicycles (AD/962)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain bicycles originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the People’s Republic of China (China).
Represented Chinese and Taiwanese interests.
Unitized Wall Modules – NQ-2013-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/Tribunal) initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules, excluding non-unitized building envelope systems, such as stick systems and point-fixing systems, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury.
Represented Shenyang Yuanda and Yuanda Canada. Threat of injury.
WTO Dispute Settlement Compliance Panel – U.S.A. Country Of Origin Labelling (COOL)
Represented Canadian Pork Council.
Safeguards on Frozen Pork – Chile
Application for government of Chile.
Safeguard measure denied.
Represented Canadian Pork Council, Canadian Meat Council, Canada Pork International.
2012
Unitized Wall Modules – PI-2012-004
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on July 16, 2012 into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules, with or without infill, including fully assembled frames, with or without fasteners, trims, cover caps, window operators, gaskets, load transfer bars, sunshades and anchor assemblies, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
GCS secured the only negative preliminary injury determination in the history of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Represented Shenyang Yuanda and Yuanda Canada.
2011
Bicycles – RR-2011-002
Expiry review of its order made on December 10, 2007, in Expiry Review No. RR-2006-001, concerning bicycles, assembled or unassembled, originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and the People’s Republic of China, excluding bicycles with an FOB Chinese Taipei or People’s Republic of China selling price exceeding CAN$225 and excluding bicycles with foldable frames and stems.
Represented Taiwan Bicycle Exporters’ Association, Giant Bicycle Canada, Action Traders Ltd., Joying Canada, Hangzhou Joykie Industrial & Trading, Joysun Bicycle Manufacturing, Shenzhen Taifeng Yongda Bicycles, Tianjin Golden Wheel X-D Bicycles and Yong Qi (Chang Zhou) Bicycle Industrial Co.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (CV-122, CV-125)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation to update the amounts of subsidy, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain seamless steel casing and certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Represented three Chinese exporters (Hengyang Valin Group).
Certain Stainless Steel Sinks (AD/1392 – CV/129)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of stainless steel sinks with a single drawn bowl having a volume between 1,600 and 5,000 cubic inches or with multiple drawn bowls having a combined volume between 2,200 and 6,800 cubic inches, excluding sinks fabricated by hand, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Secured lowest AD/CVD margin for two Chinese exporters.
2010
Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet and Strip – RR-2010-001
Expiry review of its order made on August 16, 2006, in Expiry Review No. RR-2005-002, continuing its finding made on August 17, 2001, in Inquiry No. NQ-2001-001, concerning the dumping of flat hot-rolled carbon and allow steel sheet and strip, originating in or exported from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, Chinese Taipei, India, South Africa and Ukraine, and the subsidizing of such products originating in or exported from India.
Represented Usiminas, Brazil.
Certain Copper Pipe Fittings (AD/1358 – CV/118)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China and the amounts of subsidy of the same products originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented major Canadian importer.
2009
Refined Sugar – RR-2009-003/RR-2009-003R
Expiry review of the orders made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on November 2, 2005, in Expiry Review No. RR-2004-007, continuing, with amendment, its orders made on November 3, 2000, in Review No. RR-99-006, continuing, with amendment, its findings made on November 6, 1995, in Inquiry No. NQ-95-002, concerning the dumping of refined sugar, refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, in granulated, liquid and powdered form, originating in or exported from the United States of America, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, and the subsidizing of refined sugar, refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, in granulated, liquid and powdered form, originating in or exported from the European Union.
Represented Food Processors of Canada.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (AD/1385 – CVD/125)
The CBSA initiated a re-investigation to update amounts of subsidy, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), as part of the ongoing enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal findings respecting: a) certain seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China; and b) certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) originating in or exported from China.
Represented three Chinese exporters (Hengyang Valin Group).
2008
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – NQ-2008-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the alleged dumping, subsidizing and potential injury caused by carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented two Chinese exporters in CBSA proceeding.
Thermoelectric Containers – NQ-2008-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the alleged dumping, subsidizing and potential injury caused by thermoelectric containers that provide cooling and/or warming with the use of a passive heat sink and a thermoelectric module, excluding liquid dispensers, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented the government of China, principal Chinese exporter.
Aluminum Extrustions – NQ-2008-003
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the alleged dumping, subsidizing and potential injury caused by aluminum extrusions produced via an extrusion process of alloys having metallic elements falling within the alloy designations published by The Aluminum Association commencing with 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 or 7 (or proprietary or other certifying body equivalents), with the finish being as extruded (mill), mechanical, anodized or painted or otherwise coated, whether or not worked, having a wall thickness greater than 0.5 mm, with a maximum weight per metre of 22 kg and a profile or cross-section which fits within a circle having a diameter of 254 mm, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Threat of injury finding.
Represented Kam Kiu Aluminum (China), PanAsia Aluminum before CBSA. Represented Kam Kiu, PanAsia and other major Chinese exporters and numerous Canadian users seeking exclusions.
2007
Seamless Carbon or Alloy Gas Well Casing – NQ-2007-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the alleged dumping, subsidizing and potential injury caused by the importation of seamless carbon or alloy steel gas well casing originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Threat of injury finding.
Represented the government of China, and Tianjin Pipe Corporation as well as Imex Canada.
2006
Bicycles – RR-2006-001
CITT Expiry Review – Bicycles Originating In The People’s Republic Of China.
Represented various Taiwanese and Chinese interests.
Copper Pipe Fittings – NQ-2006-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the alleged dumping and injury caused by importation of various copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Unites States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China.
Represented importer NCI Marketing Inc.
2005
Hot Rolled Steel Sheet – RR-2005-002
Sunset Review into Hot Rolled Steel Sheet, Represented South African, Brazilian and Serbian producers.
Secured rescission of finding for Mittal Steel (South Africa), Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Companhia Siderúrgica Paulista, USIMINAS (Brazil).
Unprocessed Grain Corn – NQ-2005-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into unprocessed grain corn, excluding seed corn, sweet corn and popping corn, originating in or exported from the United States of America.
Secured no injury finding.
Represented the Canadian Pork Council, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Animal Nutrition Association of Canada.
2004
Laminate Floor – NQ-2004-006
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into Certain Laminate Flooring Dumping of laminate flooring in thickness ranging from 5.5 mm to 13 mm (other than laminate hardwood flooring where the hardwood component exceeds 2 mm in thickness) originating in or exported from Austria, Belgium, the People’s Republic of China, France, the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Poland and the subsidizing of such product originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
Represented Kaindl (Austria), terminated for de minimis, dumping and Kaindl (Luxembourg), terminated at PD for negligibility.
GS-2004-001
Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Bicycles and Finished Painted Bicycle Frames
Global safeguard inquiry into the importation of bicycles, assembled or unassembled, with a wheel diameter greater than 15 inches or 38.1 centimetres, and finished painted bicycle frames, assembled or unassembled.
GCS was lead counsel on respondents’ side and represented major Canadian importer and largest Chinese and Vietnamese exporters.
The affirmative finding was rejected by the government of Canada. No action.
CBSA Re-investigation
Bicycles Originating In The People’s Republic Of China.
Live Swine from Canada, U.S. DOC investigation.
Represented the government of Prince Edward Island.
No injury.
2003
Certain Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon And Alloy Steel Sheet Products – RR-2003-002
Expiry Review Of Certain Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon And Alloy Steel Sheet Products Originating In The Slovak Republic.
Secured rescission.
Represented U.S. Steel Kosice (USSK).
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Products – RR-2003-003
Expiry Review Of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Products Originating In Brazil And The United States Of America.
Represented Usiminas (Brazil), Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, International Steel Group Inc., United States Steel International, Inc. and Pro-Tec Coating Company.
No injury finding.
Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Products – RR-2003-004
Expiry Review Of Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Products Originating In The Slovak Republic.
Secured rescission of finding.
Represented USSK (U.S. Steel Kosice).
CBSA Re-investigation
Bicycles Originating In The People’s Republic Of China.
2002
Bicycles and Frames – RR-2002-001
Expiry Review Of Bicycles And Frames Originating In Or Exported From Chinese Taipei (Formerly Designated As Taiwan) And The People’s Republic Of China.
Represented largest Canadian importer and Chinese supplier.
Certain Stainless Steel Round Bar – RD-2002-004
Request For Interim Review Of Certain Stainless Steel Round Bar Originating in or Exported from the United Kingdom.
Secured requested exclusion.
Represented CORUS (British Steel).
2001
Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet and Strip – NQ-2001-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the dumping Of Certain Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon And Alloy Steel Sheet And Strip Originating In Or Exported From Brazil, Bulgaria, The People’s Republic Of China, Chinese Taipei, India, The Republic Of Korea, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Ukraine And The Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia, And The Subsidizing Of Certain Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon And Alloy Steel Sheet And Strip originating in or exported from India.
Represented Usiminas (Brazil) and Iscor Limited (South Africa).
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Products – NQ-2001-002
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the dumping Of Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Products Originating In Or Exported From Brazil, Chinese Taipei, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia, Italy, Luxemburg.
Secured no injury finding.
Represented Brazilian mills (Usiminas, CSN, COSIPA), ISCOR Ltd. and Macsteel International (Canada) Ltd.
GC-2001-001
Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods.
Represented AK Steel Corp. – AK Tube LLC, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Castle Tubulars Inc., Cogent Power Inc., Companhia Siderúrgica Belgo-Mineira, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional, Companhia Siderúrgica Paulista, CORUS America, CORUS Group, Iscor Ltd., Ispat Inland Inc., J.B. & S. Lees, Kawasaki Steel Corp., Kobe Steel Ltd., Macsteel International (Canada), Magna International, Mitsui & Co. (Canada), National Automotive Radiator (Narmco), National Steel Corp., Nippon Steel Corp., Nisshin Steel, NKK Corp., North-East Tubes Inc., Paragon Industries Inc., Pro-Tec Coating Co., Siderúrgica Barra Mansa S/A, Silcotub S.A., Sumitomo Metal Industries Ltd., TKA Fabco, United States Steel Corporation, Usinas Siderúrgica de Minas Gerais S/A and World Metals Corporation.
2000
Oil and Gas Well Casing – RR-2000-001
Certain Oil And Gas Well Casing Made Of Carbon Steel Originating In Or Exported From The Republic Of Korea And The United States.
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – PI-2000-005
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated a preliminary inquiry into Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Originating In Or Exported From The People’s Republic Of China, India, Malaysia, Portugal, The Russian Federation, South Africa And Chinese Taipei And The Subsidizing Of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Originating In Or Exported From India.
Grain Corn – NQ-2000-005
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated am inquiry into Certain Grain Corn Originating In Or Exported From The United States Of America And Imported Into Canada For Use Or Consumption West Of The Manitoba-Ontario Border.
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – NQ-2000-008
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the dumping Of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Originating In Or Exported From The People’s Republic Of China, India, Malaysia, The Russian Federation, South Africa And Chinese Taipei, And The Subsidizing Of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Originating In Or Exported From India.
1999
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet – NQ-99-001
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Products originating in or exported from Argentina, Belgium, New Zealand, the Russian Federation, the Slovak Republic, Spain and Turkey.
Represented Canadian Auto Parts Stampers.
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate – NQ-99-004
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the dumping in Canada Of Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate Originating In Or Exported From Brazil, Finland, India, Indonesia, Thailand And Ukraine, And The Subsidizing Of Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate Originating In Or Exported From India, Indonesia And Thailand.
1998
Stainless Steel Bar – NQ-98-001
Represented British Steel. Secured rescission.
Sunset Review.
Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – RR-98-007
Represented Canadian Auto Parts Stampers, U.S. Integrated Mills (secured exclusion for both clients) and British Steel (secured rescission for client).
Sunset Review.
Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet – NQ-98-004
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into Certain Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet Products, originating in or exported from France, Romania, the Russian Federation and the Slovak Republic.
Represented Canadian Auto Parts producers.
1997
Bicycles and Frames – RR-97-003
Represented Taiwan Bicycle Manufacturers Association.
Sunset Review.
Carbon Steel Plate and Alloy Steel Plate – RR-97-006
Represented British Steel and USIMINAS S.A. Secured rescission.
Sunset Review.
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet – RR-97-007
Represented Canadian Auto Parts Stampers (Magna, Fabco, Titan, National Radiator and Maksteel), British Steel, Bethlehem Steel, USX, LTV, National Steel, Inland Steel and A.K. Steel.
Secured rescission.
Dairy Product Blends – GC-97-001
Represented the National Dairy Council of Canada and secured favourable tariff classification of dairy product.
Bell Canada Procurement Appeals – PR-97-048 | PR-97-049
Represented AT&T Canada Corp.
1996
Polypropylene Rope – RR-96-003
Represented Korean industry. Secured rescission of finding.
Sunset Review.
1995
Refined sugar – NQ-95-002 (AD/CVD)
Acted for ED&F Man (U.K.) and Canadian Industrial Sugar Users.
Oil and Gas Well Casing – RR-95-001
Acted for U.S. producers.
Sunset Review.
Boneless manufacturing beef – RR-95-003 (CVD)
Represented Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
Sunset Review.
Refined Sugar – PB-95-002
Public Interest Inquiry.
1994
USA Beer – RR-94-001
Sunset Review.
Women’s Leather and Non-Leather Boots and Shoes – RR-94-003 (AD/CVD)
Secured rescission for Brazilian exporters.
Sunset Review.
1993
Preformed Fibreglass Pipe Insulation with a Vapour Barrier – NQ-93-002
Represented U.S. exporter, Owens-Corning and Canadian subsidiary (importer) Fibreglass Canada Inc.
Corrosion-resistant steel sheet products – NQ-93-007
Represented British, Japanese and U.S. exporters. Secured exclusions for automotive end use and proprietary Japanese product.
Tillage or earth engaging tools – RR-93-001
Represented Brazilian exporters.
Sunset Review.
Induction Motors – RR-93-004 (AD/CVD)
Secured rescission for Brazilian exporters.
Sunset Review.
Preformed Fibreglass Pipe Insulation with Vapour Barrier – PB-93-001
Public Interest Inquiry.
Boneless Beef – GC-93-001
Inquiry into the importation of boneless beef originating from Australia and New Zealand.
1992
Bicycles – NQ-92-002
Bicycles assembled or unassembled from Taiwan and the PRC.
Represented the Taiwan Bicycle Manufacturers Association.
Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-Strength Low-Alloy Plate – NQ-92-007
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT/ Tribunal) initiated an inquiry into the Dumping of Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate, heat-treated or not.
Represented British, Brazilian and U.S. producers. Secured client-related exclusions from injury finding.
Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Sheet – NQ-92-008
Represented British and U.S. producers. Secured no injury findings.
Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet – NQ-92-009
Represented British and U.S. producers. Secured client related exclusions from injury finding.
Bicycles and Frames – PB-92-001
Public Interest Inquiry.
1991
USA Beer – NQ-91-002
Beer from the USA for use of consumption in the province of B.C.
Acted for the brewing industry of British Columbia. Secured material injury finding.
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – NQ-91-003
Carbon steel welded pipe from Brazil, Luxembourg, Poland, Turkey and Yugoslavia.
Negotiated undertaking for Brazilian industry.
Machine Tufted Carpeting – NQ-91-006
Machine tufted carpeting from the USA.
Represented certain U.S. exporters. Future injury.
Brass Replacements – RR-91-005
Brass replacement key blanks.
Sunset Review.
1990
Stainless Steel Bars – NQ-90-002
Acted for the Indian exporters. No material injury.
Drywall Screws – RR-90-003
Drywall Screws originating in or exported from Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, the Republic of Korea And France.
Sunset Review.
Oil and Gas Well Casing (Carbon Steel) – RR-90-005
Acted for U.S. producers.
Sunset Review.
Boneless Manufacturing Beef – RR-90-006 (CVD)
Secured extension of finding for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Sunset Review.
1989
Brass Replacements – NQ-89-002
Brass replacement key blanks from Italy.
Obtained material injury finding for Canadian producer Ilco-Unican.
Women’s Footwear – NQ-89-003
Women’s footwear from Brazil, the PRC and Taiwan, Romania and Yugoslavia (AD/CVD).
Represented the Brazilian footwear industry.
Refill Paper – NQ-89-004
Refill paper from the Federal Republic of Brazil (CVD).
Represented the Brazilian producer.
Carbon and Alloy Steel Plate – RR-89-006
Received rescission for British Steel and Cosipa.
Sunset Review.
Induction Motors – RR-89-013
Induction Motors – over 200 H.P. (AD/CVD).
Represented Brazilian industry. No injury.
Sunset Review.
1988
Sour Cherries – CIT-2-88
Sour (tart) cherries (USA).
Secured material injury finding for Canadian producers.
Polyphase Induction Motors – CIT-5-88
Polyphase induction motors from Brazil, France, Japan, Sweden, Taiwan, the U.K. and the USA (AD/CVD).
Represented Brazilian industry and GEC Alsthom (France) and secured no injury finding.
1987
Fertilizer Blending Equipment – CIT-3-87
Fertilizer blending equipment, produced or exported by, or on behalf of, Speed King Industries inc., Dodge City, Kan., USA, for use west of the Man./Ont. border.
Secured no material injury and no material retardation for importer from USA.
Porcelain insulators from Japan.
Negotiated a successful undertaking on behalf of Canadian producer GEC-Althstom.
Solid Urea – CIT-9-87
Solid urea from G.D.R. and USSR for use or consumption in Eastern Canada (Canadian territory east of the Ont./Man. border).
Represented users (Ontario Corn Producers Association). Obtained no injury finding.
Drywall Screws – CIT-10-87
Subsidized and dumped drywall screws from France (AD/CVD).
Acted for the Canadian industry.
Automobiles – CIT-13-87
Cars produced by, or on behalf of, Hyundai Motor Co., Seoul, Republic of Korea, or by companies with which it is associated, and from the Republic of Korea.
Acted for Director of Investigations and Research (Competition Act).
No material injury.
1986
Drywall Screws – CIT-1-86
Drywall screws from Taiwan.
Represented Canadian producer. Material injury.
Boneless Manufacturing Beef – CIT-2-86
Subsidized boneless manufacturing beef from the EEC (CVD).
Obtained injury finding for Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
OCTG – November, 1986
Negotiated an undertaking on behalf of Japanese producers and exporters.
Dry Pasta – CIT-5-86
Subsidized dry pasta from the EEC (CVD).
Acted for the Canadian pasta industry.
Drywall Screws – CIT-6-86
Drywall screws from the Republic of Korea.
Represented the Canadian industry.
Grain Corn – CIT-7-86
Subsidized grain corn from USA (CVD).
Obtained an injury finding for Ontario Corn Producers Association in first CVD action against USA.
Carbon Steel Seamless Pipe – CIT-8-86
Subsidized carbon steel seamless pipe from Brazil (CVD).
Obtained no injury finding for Mannesmann do Brazil and Mannesmann Pipe and Tube.
1985
Polyphase Induction Motors – CIT-6-85
Polyphase induction motors from Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Taiwan and U.K. (AD/CVD).
Represented Brazilian industry.
Barbed Wire – CIT-7-85
Barbed wire from Argentina, Brazil, Poland and the Republic of Korea.
Represented Brazilian producer Belgo-Mineira.
Colour Television – CIT-13-85
Colour television receiving sets from the Republic of Korea.
Represented Korean Electronic Industries Association.
No material injury.
Oil and Gas Well Casing – CIT-15-85
Oil and gas well casing from Argentina, Austria, F.R.G., the Republic of Korea and USA.
Represented U.S. producer Maverick Tube.
1984
Alpine Ski Poles – ADT-5-84
Alpine ski poles from Norway, France, F.R.G. and Italy.
Represented Italian producer Gipron.
Porcelain Insulators – ADT-14-84
Porcelain insulators from USA and Japan.
Represented Canadian producers and secured affirmative injury finding. Material injury with exceptions.
1983
Stainless Steel Bars – ADT-1-83R
Stainless steel bars and wire from Brazil, F.R.G., France, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Spain.
Sunset Review.
Alloy Tools, Steel Bars, Plates and Forgings – ADT-2-83R
Alloy tools, steel bars, plates and forgings from Brazil, F.R.G. and Japan.
Sunset Review.
Carbon and Alloy Steel Plates – ADT-10-83R
Carbon and alloy steel plates from Belgium, Brazil, Czechoslovakia, F.R.G., France, the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Spain and U.K.
Sunset Review.
Tillage Tools – ADT-11-83
Represented Brazilian producer.
1982
Drywall Screws – ADT-5-82R
Drywall screws from Japan and Singapore.
Likelihood of material injury.
Represented Sunset Review.
Curtaining Fabrics – ADT-11-82
Curtaining fabrics from France, Italy and Spain.
No material injury.
Aluminum Spars – ADT-12-82
Aluminum spars from France.
Represented the French producers.
No material injury.
Woven Fabrics – ADT-16-82
Woven fabrics from Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Represented Japanese and Korean exporters, and Canadian fashion industry. No material injury.
Polyester filament woven fabrics from the USA.
Represented U.S. producers. Obtained termination at Revenue Canada phase on basis of no dumping (AD).
1981
Synthetic Baler Twine – ADT-8-81R
Synthetic baler twine from Portugal, Italy, U.K., the Netherlands and F.R.G.
Represented Sunset Review.
1979
Fork Lift/Lift Trucks – ADT-9-79R
Fork lift or lift trucks from Japan, U.K. and USA.
Represented Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Sunset Review.
1977
Wide Flange Steel Shapes – ADT-12-77R
Wide flange steel shapes from U.K., France, Japan, the Republic of South Africa, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Represented British Steel.
Sunset Review.
1975
Natural Rubber Balloons – ADT-7-75R
Natural rubber (latex) balloons produced by Latex Occidental S.A., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Sunset Review.