The Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) helps to protect Canadian industries from injury due to dumped or subsidized imports in the Canadian marketplace.
Most investigations result from a written complaint provided by Canadian producers, along with supporting evidence and documentation, on the basis of which the President forms an opinion that an investigation is warranted.
An investigation is initiated by the CBSA where the complaint is made by or on behalf of Canadian industry and there is sufficient evidence of dumping or subsidizing and of injury caused by the alleged dumping or subsidizing.
SIMA provides that a dumping or subsidy investigation is to be terminated if the actual and potential volume of goods is negligible or the Tribunal concludes that the evidence does not disclose a reasonable indication of injury.