The Canadian International Trade Tribunal was directed by Her Excellency the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, to inquire into and report on the importation of certain vegetable goods (safeguard inquiry GC-2025-001).
The purpose of this inquiry is to determine whether the above-mentioned goods are being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury or threat thereof to Canadian producers of like or directly competitive goods.
The Tribunal is being directed, if it makes an affirmative determination, to recommend the most appropriate remedy to address, over a period of three years, the injury or threat of injury, in accordance with Canada's rights and obligations under international trade agreements. In this regard, the Tribunal is being directed to consider the effect of the remedy on the affordability for consumers of certain vegetable goods and food security.
The Tribunal must report to the Minister by September 9, 2026.
The Tribunal is an independent quasi‑judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters.
Any interested person, association or government that wishes to participate in the Tribunal's inquiry may do so by filing Form I-Notice of Participation.
