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New U.S. National Security Tariffs Affecting Canadian Wood Products
On September 29, 2025, President Trump proclaimed new national security tariffs on Canadian wood products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, effective October 14, 2025. The duties are 10% on softwood timber and lumber, and 25% on upholstered wood furniture and kitchen cabinets. Future rate increases are also scheduled.
Oct 2, 20251 min read
Supporting Access to Justice
Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), founded in 2001, helps low-income Ontarians with civil legal issues. It does this through various programs,...
Apr 29, 20251 min read
The Hague Rules - A Century Later
Earlier this year, we passed the centenary of the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills...
Dec 30, 20241 min read
🌟 The Launch of Ship and Rail Compensation Canada 🌟
I was honoured to recently attend the open house event in Ottawa, marking the launch of the new “Ship and Rail Compensation Canada”...
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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