Tribunal hearings, procurement inquiries, CRTC updates

Summary#

This Canada Gazette (Part I, Vol. 160, No. 29, published July 18, 2026) collects notices from federal oversight bodies. It includes hearing dates and appeals at the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, three procurement inquiries, a finding that dumped truck bodies from China caused injury, several Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission updates, and permissions from the Public Service Commission for two public servants to run in municipal elections.

What it does#

• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal lists upcoming hearings:
  • Aquaterra Corporation Ltd. v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency — hearing by videoconference on August 17, 2026 (tariff classification dispute over water dispensers).
  • S. Shanmugalingam v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency — hearing on August 18, 2026 (question whether an imported folding knife is a prohibited weapon).
  • The Tribunal has also decided to consider one appeal by written submissions (it invites interventions).
• The Tribunal opened three procurement inquiries (decisions to inquire were made on the dates shown):
  • AV-TECH INC. v. National Research Council of Canada — inquiry started July 6, 2026 (electromechanical maintenance services procurement).
  • Air Spray (1967) Ltd. v. Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre — inquiry started June 30, 2026 (airborne wildfire-response services procurement).
  • Touché!, a division of XLR8 Media Inc., v. VIA Rail Canada Inc. — inquiry started July 8, 2026 (alleged improper sole-source award of media agency work).
• The Tribunal issued a finding under the Special Import Measures Act that the dumping of certain truck bodies from China has caused injury to the Canadian industry (finding dated July 3, 2026). It also said massive importation was not present.
• The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission published administrative decisions, consultations, and a few broadcasting licence decisions (examples: Klondike Broadcasting Company Limited, decision dated July 8, 2026; Arsenal Media Inc., decision July 8, 2026; CFUR Radio Society, decision July 9, 2026).
• The Public Service Commission granted permission for two public servants to seek municipal office:
  • Jennifer Litton (Parks Canada) to run in the City of Kawartha Lakes election on October 26, 2026.
  • Sharon Rivard (Employment and Social Development Canada) to run in the City of Timmins election on October 26, 2026.

Who's affected#

• Importers, exporters, customs lawyers and businesses that trade in the goods named in the Tribunal appeals (e.g., water dispensers and knives).
• Companies and bidders involved in the three challenged procurements: AV-TECH INC., Air Spray (1967) Ltd., Touché!, and the federal buyers named (National Research Council of Canada, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, VIA Rail Canada Inc.).
• Canadian manufacturers and importers of truck bodies, and foreign exporters from China who may be subject to follow-up action under Special Import Measures Act procedures.
• Broadcasters, local radio stakeholders and communities noted in the CRTC consultation and licence decisions (examples include Klondike Broadcasting Company Limited, Arsenal Media Inc., CFUR Radio Society).
• The named public servants (Jennifer Litton and Sharon Rivard) and voters in Kawartha Lakes and Timmins who will see them on the ballot on October 26, 2026.

Why it matters#

• Tribunal hearings and procurement inquiries can change how goods are classified at the border, affect whether a bidder wins a government contract, or lead to remedies if procurement rules were broken. That can mean changes in duties, contract awards, or bid re-evaluations for the parties involved.
• The finding that dumped truck bodies from China have caused injury is a formal step in anti-dumping procedures under the Special Import Measures Act. It may lead to trade remedies that affect prices and competition in the Canadian truck-body market.
• CRTC consultation and licence decisions shape which radio services operate and how local broadcasting is regulated. That can matter to listeners, local media businesses, and advertisers.
• The Public Service Commission permissions are routine approvals that let two federal employees run in municipal elections; this affects local ballots but is an administrative step with no broader policy change.