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The CBA Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade Section deals with legal issues including:

  • Goods and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax
  • Provincial Sales Taxes
  • Excise taxes
  • North American Free Trade Agreement
  • Customs duties
  • Valuation
  • Tariff classification
  • Rules of origin
  • Procurement
  • Trade remedies
  • Import and export controls

Our Section consults regularly with the federal government (see committees below) and other groups. We are involved in the Federal Court and Tax Court review process. We actively promote the CBA’s objectives in the area of commodity tax, customs and trade law.

Our Committees

Members are encouraged to join and participate in the Section's committees. Enroll online through the CBA Listserv Enrolment webpage (CBA membership login required).

  • Newsletter Committee
  • Professional Development Committee

As a CBA Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade Section member, you can also provide input to:

  • CBA Federal Courts Bench and Bar Liaison Committee
  • CBA Tax Court Bench and Bar Liaison Committee 
  • Canada Border Services Agency Customs Committee
  • Canadian International Trade Tribunal Bench and Bar Committee
  • Canada Revenue Agency Liaison Committee
  • Finance Liaison Committee
  • Justice Canada Committee

Get Involved

There are many other ways to get involved:

Stay Informed

Questions? Feel free to contact us!

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