Guides to Canada-China trade and investment
Each guide states what the rule is, who administers it and where it is written, with links to the official page. Sources are re-opened and dated at every review.
Canadian exporters
What Canadian exporters need to check before shipping to China in 2026: tariffs, anti-dumping duties, GACC food registration, CFIA certificates, IP and export controls.
Sources last checked: 2026-09-17
Canadian importers and Chinese suppliers selling into Canada
What importers and Chinese suppliers need to check for Canada in 2026: CARM, MFN duty, the EV permit quota, steel and aluminum surtaxes, SIMA duties and labelling.
Sources last checked: 2026-09-17
Chinese investors entering Canada and Canadian investors entering China
How Canada screens Chinese investment, how China's Negative List treats Canadian investors, the FIPA and tax treaty, and the 2026 rules for business travel.
Sources last checked: 2026-09-17
Exporters of technology and dual-use goods, investors in sensitive sectors, and decision makers assessing political risk
What the September 2026 Canada-China defence dialogue was and was not, and the export control, sanctions and screening rules that apply to sensitive trade.
Sources last checked: 2026-09-17