On April 25 2012 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) initiated an expiry review of its order made on January 9 2008 in Expiry Review No. RR-2007-001 continuing with amendment, its order made on January 10, 2003, in Expiry Review No. RR-2001-006, continuing, with amendment, its finding made on October 27 1997 in Inquiry No NQ-97-001 concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled steel plate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (China).

As a result, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on April 26 2012 to determine whether the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods.

The investigation has now been completed and today, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7) (a) of SIMA, the President of the CBSA has determined that the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the subject goods from China.

A Statement of Reasons that contains additional details concerning the determination made by the President will be issued within fifteen days. The Tribunal will now conduct an inquiry to determine whether the expiry of the order is likely to result in injury or retardation to the Canadian industry and has announced that it will issue its decision no later than January 8 2013.

Source - Canadian International Trade Tribunal

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