Launch of public consultations on potential collection of information on country of smelt and cast for aluminum imports
News release
May 21, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Government of Canada is committed to transparency in the collection and publication of data related to aluminum imports. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, announced that public consultations will begin on May 21, 2024, on next steps in the potential collection and publication of information on country of smelt and cast (CSC) for aluminum imports.
The consultations will serve to gather stakeholder feedback on prospective new requirements under Canada’s Aluminum Import Monitoring Program regarding the provision of import information on CSC as a condition of using General Import Permit No. 83.
This approach to aluminum import data would align with Canada’s approach to collecting information on country of melt and pour for steel goods under the Steel Import Monitoring Program. Gathering information on CSC would support supply chain transparency and help obtain a more comprehensive picture of the origins of imported aluminum goods.
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) invites participation and comments from the public and stakeholders, including:
- producers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, retailers and importers
- industry associations and labour unions
- small, medium-sized and large enterprises
To participate in the consultation, interested parties are encouraged to review the consultation information and background information and provide feedback through the online questionnaire. The consultations will be open until June 28, 2024.
Quotes
“Canada’s aluminum sector is a pillar of the Canadian economy, providing thousands of well-paying jobs and key inputs for other major industries, including energy, advanced manufacturing, construction and auto-making. These consultations will help ensure that we have the feedback necessary to proceed in a way that adheres to the principles of import data transparency and serves industry needs .”
- Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
Quick facts
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In 2021, the Canadian aluminum industry employed approximately 11,000 workers and contributed $3.4 billion to Canada’s GDP.
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Canada does not currently collect CSC information for aluminum imports that are subject to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program, nor is Canada under any international trade obligation to do so.
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GAC administers the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program; in 2023, more than 132,000 transactions of aluminum goods were imported into Canada under the program.
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Aluminum goods presently covered by the program are imported under General Import Permit No. 83 of the Export and Import Permits Act.
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Associated links
- Canada to make steel supply chain more transparent
- Steel and aluminum
- Order Amending General Import Permits 80: Carbon Steel and 81, Specialty Steel Products (Country of melt and pour) and Order Amending General Import Permit 83, Aluminum Products (Country of smelt and cast)
- Aluminum import monitoring reports
- Handbook of Export and Import Commodity Codes – C6: Aluminum Products Subject to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program
- Notice to Importers – General Import Permit No. 83 – Aluminum Products (Serial No. 969)
- Country of melt and pour updates for steel imports
Contacts
Huzaif Qaisar
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
343-575-8816
Huzaif.Qaisar@international.gc.ca
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