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title: Canada Launches Safeguard Inquiry on Certain Vegetable Imports
description: Canada's safeguard inquiry into certain vegetable imports is proceeding. Learn which goods are covered, what is excluded, and what the timeline looks like.
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# [Canada Launches Safeguard Inquiry on Certain Vegetable Imports](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-launches-safeguard-inquiry-on-certain-vegetable-imports)

 Written by [Cole Marketing](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/author/cole-marketing) | Apr 9, 2026, 2:00:01 PM

This is a safeguard inquiry, not a dumping or subsidy case. If the Tribunal makes an affirmative determination, it will recommend the most appropriate remedy for up to three years.

Canada’s safeguard inquiry into certain vegetable imports is moving ahead, with the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issuing a [revised notice of commencement](https://decisions.citt-tcce.gc.ca/citt-tcce/rs/en/item/18673/index.do) in the case.

The inquiry will determine whether certain vegetable goods are being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to domestic producers of like or directly competitive goods

## **What goods are covered**

The inquiry covers a range of frozen and canned vegetable goods imported into Canada. The subject goods include:

The inquiry covers these goods regardless of packaging format, preparation method, freezing method, container type, cut, seasoning, or whether the vegetables are organic or conventional.

The scope does not cover all vegetable imports. Key exclusions are:

## **What happens next**

A public hearing is scheduled for June 15, 2026, and the Tribunal must report to the Minister of Finance by September 9, 2026.

The government has directed the Tribunal to consider the injury caused by the subject vegetable imports to domestic producers, as well as the effect of any remedy on [consumer affordability and food security](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/03/minister-of-finance-requests-safeguard-inquiry-into-imports-of-canned-and-frozen-vegetables-prioritizes-request-for-inquiry-on-wood-products.html).

If the Tribunal makes an affirmative determination, it will recommend the most appropriate remedy for a period of up to three years.

**At Cole International, we offer [trade consulting](https://www.coleintl.com/services/trade-consulting/) and [customs brokerage](https://www.coleintl.com/canadian-customs-brokerage) services to help Canadian businesses prepare for changes to trade measures.**

**If you import vegetables into Canada, reach out to one of[ our trade professionals](https://www.coleintl.com/contact-us) to discuss your exposure and next steps under this safeguard inquiry.**

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