Roles and functions of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal:
The tribunal carries out inquiries to see, whether subsidized as well as dumped import activities have harmed or are likely to inflict material harm to an industry within the country.It conducts queries and gives advice on tariff, economic and trade issues. These issues are usually referred to Canadian International trade tribunal (to carry out queries) by the Finance Minister or Governor in Council.
Appeals and decisions, made by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency as per Excise Act, Customs Act, Special Import Measures Act are heard by the Canadian International Trade tribunal.
The tribunal deals with inquiries pertaining to complaints lodged by the suppliers. These supplies mainly comprise federal government procurements, which are covered by Agreement on Internal Trade, NAFTA or North American Free Trade Agreement, WTO Agreements.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal takes care of complaints lodged by domestic manufacturers. It ascertains, whether increase in imports are inflicting or likely to inflict injury to the domestic manufacturers.
Investigates tariff relief, requested by the producers of Canada. The relief is usually asked for, in matters relating to imported textiles.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, governs the functioning of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
Publications of the tribunal:
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, has several publications. Its mode of operation, its policies, decisions taken by the tribunal and other related issues are made available to the general people through publications and websites. One can remain abreast with the latest events and issues, being dealt by the tribunal.In a nut shell, the Canadian International Trade tribunal deals with the following;
- Federal government procurements
- Hearing Appeals
- References
- Subsidizing, dumping
- Textiles
- Conducting Safeguards queries
