Canada’s Safeguard investigation process: Decision on whether a written complaint is properly documented

08/05/2024 03:02 - 102 Views

The day following the receipt of a written complaint of serious injury, the Tribunal acknowledges receipt of the complaint. The Tribunal reviews the complaint to ensure that it complies with the requirements set out in Appendix 2.

The Tribunal has 21 days to render its decision as to whether the written complaint of serious injury is properly documented. If the Tribunal determines that the complaint is properly documented, it notifies the complainant as well as other persons and governments that may have an interest in the matter.

If the Tribunal determines that the written complaint of serious injury is not properly documented, it may ask the complainant to provide additional information within the 21-day time frame. After examining the additional information provided by the complainant, the Tribunal can either determine that the complaint is properly documented or terminate the safeguard inquiry process. If the Tribunal determines that the complaint is not properly documented, the Tribunal notifies the complainant of its decision and provides it with reasons for its decision.

The Tribunal also publishes a notice of decision in the Canada Gazette and posts its decision and reasons on its website.

Source: The Canadian International Trade Tribunal