Wheat gluten dumping probe; PSC election permissions

Summary#

• The Canada Border Services Agency has started an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged injurious dumping of wheat gluten from the Italian Republic, the Republic of Poland, and the United Kingdom (notice dated June 19, 2026).
• The Public Service Commission has also published permission notices (dated June 12, 2026) allowing two federal public servants to run for municipal office in the municipal election on October 26, 2026.

What it does#

• Canada Border Services Agency:

  • Opens an investigation into alleged dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
  • Points readers to the CBSA’s webpage for the full product definition and applicable tariff classification numbers.
  • Says a Statement of Reasons for the decision will be available within 15 days after the decision.

• Public Service Commission:

  • Grants permission under the Public Service Employment Act for Pierre Mullie (employed by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) to seek nomination and run for Councillor in the Township of Tiny.
  • Grants permission for Sileen Phillips (employed by the Canada Revenue Agency) to seek nomination and run for Councillor in the City of Toronto.
  • These permissions let those employees be candidates before and during the municipal election period.

Who's affected#

• Businesses that import or export wheat gluten, and Canadian companies that produce or use wheat gluten (food processors, bakeries, animal feed producers).
• Customs brokers, trade lawyers and traders who handle relevant shipments and tariff classifications.
• The two named public servants (Pierre Mullie and Sileen Phillips), their employers (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency), and voters in the Township of Tiny and the City of Toronto.
• If unclear from the notice: it does not list every company or group under investigation, only the countries of origin.

Why it matters#

• The CBSA investigation could lead to trade remedies (such as duties) if dumping and injury to Canadian industry are found. That can change costs for importers and businesses that use wheat gluten, and can affect domestic producers’ competitiveness.
• The Public Service Commission permissions show how federal employees can take part in local politics while keeping their public service status. That affects who is allowed to run and can influence local candidate pools for the October 26, 2026 municipal election.