CITT initiates safeguard inquiry into certain vegetable goods, GC-2025-001

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, directed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, has initiated a safeguard inquiry (GC-2025-001) into whether certain vegetable goods are being imported into Canada in increased quantities and under conditions that are a principal cause of serious injury or threat of serious injury to Canadian producers of like or directly competitive goods. If it makes an affirmative determination, the Tribunal is directed to recommend the most appropriate remedy over a three-year period, considering the effect on consumer affordability of certain vegetable goods and food security. The Tribunal must report to the Minister by September 9, 2026.