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Canada US Bridge Flags Bulletin The early impacts of “Liberation Day” “Liberation Day” arrived on Wednesday, April 2nd, and while the March 26th Executive Order placing tariffs on Canadian automobiles came into effect at midnight, there were surprisingly no other impacts for Canada on President Trump’s chart of global tariffs that he displayed from the podium at his “Make America Wealthy Again” event in the White House Rose Garden. Read more
Canada Flag Government Building Bulletin Caretaker Convention in Trump Era New caretaker convention guidelines address uncertainties and economic threats from Trump Administration 2.0, enabling nimble federal responses to US trade actions before April 28th. Read more
Canada Flag Government Bulletin Prime Minister Carney’s first days in office, facing the April 2nd global reciprocal tariffs threat Since our last update, the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum as of March 12th, while Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $29.8 billion in American goods effective March 13th. Read more
Toronto Government Building Flags Bulletin Prime Minister Trudeau’s Efforts to Avert US Tariff Imposition At 12:01 am on Tuesday, March 4th, President Trump lifted the 30-day pause on his February 1st Executive Order entitled Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across our Northern Border, which has implemented a first wave of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Canadian imports under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), with limited exceptions. Read more
As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies Bulletin As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies Busted Public M&A and “Benefit-of-the-Bargain” Damages: More Important Than Ever. Read more
Perspectives Podcast Podcast From The Lobby - Diving Deeper into the January Prorogation on the Canadian Parliament Read more

Overview

Welcome to our dedicated page offering in-depth insight and analysis on key issues impacting Canadian politics, government, and the Canada-U.S. relationship. Here, we explore critical topics such as tariffs, taxation, travel regulations, investment, military procurement, and cross-border M&A, providing valuable insights for all our clients, including in-house counsel and business leaders.

Stay informed with our in-depth analyses, legal bulletins, podcast episodes, and other resources. We update this page frequently with the latest information to help you navigate the evolving relationship between Canada and the United States.

Bulletins & Guides

  • Caretaker Convention in Trump Era, 3/27/2025
  • As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies, 3/20/2025
  • New US Tariffs and Canada’s Retaliatory Surtax: What Canadian Importers/Exporters Need to Know, 3/5/2025
Canada Flag Government Building Bulletin Caretaker Convention in Trump Era New caretaker convention guidelines address uncertainties and economic threats from Trump Administration 2.0, enabling nimble federal responses to US trade actions before April 28th. Read more
As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies Bulletin As Trade Tensions Rise, Canadian Lawmakers Should Better Protect Investors in Canadian Public Companies Busted Public M&A and “Benefit-of-the-Bargain” Damages: More Important Than Ever. Read more
Bulletin New US Tariffs and Canada’s Retaliatory Surtax: What Canadian Importers/Exporters Need to Know Read more
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Updates

  • The early impacts of “Liberation Day”, 4/4/2025
  • Prime Minister Carney’s first days in office, facing the April 2nd global reciprocal tariffs threat, 3/20/2025
  • From The Lobby - Constitutional Questions in Canada’s Federal Election, 3/6/2025
Canada US Bridge Flags Bulletin The early impacts of “Liberation Day” “Liberation Day” arrived on Wednesday, April 2nd, and while the March 26th Executive Order placing tariffs on Canadian automobiles came into effect at midnight, there were surprisingly no other impacts for Canada on President Trump’s chart of global tariffs that he displayed from the podium at his “Make America Wealthy Again” event in the White House Rose Garden. Read more
Canada Flag Government Bulletin Prime Minister Carney’s first days in office, facing the April 2nd global reciprocal tariffs threat Since our last update, the Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum as of March 12th, while Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on $29.8 billion in American goods effective March 13th. Read more
Perspectives Podcast Podcast From The Lobby - Constitutional Questions in Canada’s Federal Election In the latest episode of Fasken’s From The Lobby series, we dive into the Liberal leadership race, featuring front runners Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. Read more

Webinars, Events & Media

  • Alex Steinhouse comments on the judicial challenge to the prorogation of Parliament in CBA National Magazine, 3/10/2025
  • The Canadian Challenge Comes into Sharp Focus: 2025 and Beyond, 2/4/2025
  • The Impact on Canada of the Upcoming US Elections: Change is in the Air, 9/27/2024
MediaCoverage-1 Media Coverage Alex Steinhouse comments on the judicial challenge to the prorogation of Parliament in CBA National Magazine “Federal Court dismisses prorogation challenge but opens the door to future attempts,” by Dale Smith, CBA National Magazine Read more
Canada-US-Flag Hybrid The Canadian Challenge Comes into Sharp Focus: 2025 and Beyond Our esteemed panel will reflect on the seismic changes in the United States, up to and including the January 20, 2025 Inauguration and the initial round of Executive Orders signed by the incoming US President. location location Toronto, ON Webinar or Fasken Toronto Office About the event
US Capitol Building Webinar | In-Person Seminar The Impact on Canada of the Upcoming US Elections: Change is in the Air Fasken's insights into the upcoming US Election - Navigating Trade, Regulation, and Beyond location location Toronto, ON Fasken Toronto Office or Webinar About the event

Archive 2016-2020

  • U.S. Estate Tax repeal – Will it be the “Death” of your planning?, 3/16/2017
Bulletin U.S. Estate Tax repeal – Will it be the “Death” of your planning? Read more

Team

  • Daniel Brock, Partner | Leader, Government Relations, Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON, +1 416 865 4513, dbrock@fasken.com
  • Guy W. Giorno, Partner | Leader, Political Law, Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6871, ggiorno@fasken.com
  • Raymond Chrétien, CC, Partner | Strategic Advisor | Corporate/Commercial, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5230, rchretien@fasken.com
  • Claudia Feldkamp, Counsel | Corporate Social Responsibility, Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3435, cfeldkamp@fasken.com
  • Hon. David Lametti, KC, Counsel | Indigenous Legal Matters, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7674, dlametti@fasken.com
  • Christine Elliott, KC, Counsel | Health, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5436, celliott@fasken.com
  • Alex Steinhouse, Counsel | Government Relations and Strategy, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 4356 , asteinhouse@fasken.com
  • Marcia Mills, Partner | Co-Leader, National Security, Ottawa, ON | Toronto, ON, +1 613 696 6881, mmills@fasken.com
  • Clifford Sosnow, Partner | Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6876, csosnow@fasken.com
  • Andrew D. House, Partner | Co-Leader, National Security, Ottawa, ON | Toronto, ON, +1 613 696 6885, ahouse@fasken.com
  • Michael D. Harris, Senior Business Advisor | Corporate/Commercial, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4535, mharris@fasken.com
  • Perry Bellegarde, Special Advisor, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6903, pbellegarde@fasken.com
  • Christopher Little, Associate | Procurement, Ottawa, ON | Toronto, ON, +1 613 696 6928, chlittle@fasken.com
  • James Villeneuve, Senior Business Advisor | Government Relations and Strategy, Toronto, ON, 1 416 865 4561, jvilleneuve@fasken.com
  • Peter E. Kirby, Consultant | Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 4385, pkirby@fasken.com
Daniel Brock Toronto Lawyer Daniel Brock Partner | Leader, Government Relations Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON +1 416 865 4513
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Guy Giorno Ottawa Lawyer Guy W. Giorno Partner | Leader, Political Law Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6871
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Raymond Chrétien Associé/Partner Montréal Raymond Chrétien, CC Partner | Strategic Advisor | Corporate/Commercial Montréal, QC +1 514 397 5230
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Claudia Feldkamp Toronto Lawyer Claudia Feldkamp Counsel | Corporate Social Responsibility Toronto, ON +1 416 868 3435
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Hon. David Lametti, Counsel | Indigenous Legal Matters Hon. David Lametti, KC Counsel | Indigenous Legal Matters Montréal, QC +1 514 397 7674
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Christine Elliott Toronto Counsel Christine Elliott, KC Counsel | Health Toronto, ON +1 416 865 5436
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Alex Steinhouse, Counsel | Government Relations and Strategy Alex Steinhouse Counsel | Government Relations and Strategy Montréal, QC +1 514 397 4356
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Marcia Mills Ottawa Lawyer Marcia Mills Partner | Co-Leader, National Security Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON +1 613 696 6881
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Clifford Sosnow Ottawa Lawyer Clifford Sosnow Partner | Anti-Bribery and Corruption Toronto, ON Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6876
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Andrew House Ottawa Lawyer Andrew D. House Partner | Co-Leader, National Security Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON +1 613 696 6885
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Michael Harris Toronto Senior Business Advisor Michael D. Harris Senior Business Advisor | Corporate/Commercial Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4535
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Perry Bellegarde Special Advisor in Ottawa Perry Bellegarde Special Advisor Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6903
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Christopher Little Ottawa Lawyer Christopher Little Associate | Procurement Ottawa, ON Toronto, ON +1 613 696 6928
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James Villeneuve Toronto Senior Business Advisor James Villeneuve Senior Business Advisor | Government Relations and Strategy Toronto, ON 1 416 865 4561
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Peter Kirby Associé/Partner Montréal Peter E. Kirby Consultant | Anti-Bribery and Corruption Montréal, QC +1 514 397 4385
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