Ontario Construction Report staff writer
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated a preliminary inquiry into allegations that imports of decorative and other non-structural plywood from China are causing injury to Canadian producers.
The inquiry, registered as PI-2026-001, follows a complaint filed by Columbia Forest Products of Hearst, Ontario, and the Canadian Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association of Saint-Sauveur, Québec. The complainants allege that the products are being dumped and subsidized, resulting in harm to domestic manufacturers.
The investigation is being conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), following the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency.
As part of the process, the Tribunal will determine by June 9, 2026, whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury, retardation or threaten injury to Canadian industry. If that threshold is met, the CBSA will continue its investigations and is expected to issue preliminary determinations by July 9, 2026.
Should preliminary findings confirm dumping or subsidizing, the CBSA will proceed with further investigation, while the Tribunal moves forward with a final injury inquiry.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It adjudicates cases involving dumped and subsidized imports, procurement disputes, customs appeals and other trade-related matters.
Interested parties, including individuals, associations and governments, may participate in the inquiry by filing a Form I—Notice of Participation with the Tribunal.