In his capacity as a Barrister and Solicitor, James McIlroy has appeared before a wide variety of domestic courts, including the:
 
  • Federal Court of Appeal;
  • Ontario Court of Appeal; and
  • Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
 
He has also been recognized as a leading international trade expert by his clients, his peers, and numerous publications, including:
 
  • The Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory;
  • Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading International Trade Lawyers; and
  • The Best Lawyers in Canada.
 
Over the past two decades McIlroy & McIlroy, Counsel on Public Policy (“M&M”) has successfully represented a broad range of Canadian and international corporations and trade associations. Our areas of expertise include:
 
  1. International Trade and Investment Advice;
  2. Public Policy Advocacy; and
  3. Trade Disputes.
 
I. INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT ADVICE
 
To enable corporations to compete in the global economy, we provide strategic advice on the constantly evolving international trade and investment policy framework. We are frequently retained to:
 
  1. Help clients understand and influence international trade agreements and negotiations, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) and the World Trade Organization (“WTO”) negotiations;
  2. Advise senior management on international investment treaties and negotiations; and
  3. Provide counsel on border issues, including Tariff Rate Quotas, Import and Export Controls, Duties Relief, Marking and Labeling of Goods, and Seizures.
 
II. PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY
 
M&M is a Registered Lobbyist at both the federal and provincial levels of government. As public policy advocates, we:
 
1. Help clients navigate and promote their interests in Parliament and key Canadian government departments and agencies, including:
 
  • Finance;
  • Industry;
  • Foreign Affairs and International Trade;
  • Canada Border Services Agency;
  • Agriculture; and
  • Canadian Heritage.
 
2. Prepare clients for appearances before Standing Committees of the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada, including:
 
  • The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food;
  • The House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage;
  • The House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development;
  • The House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology;
  • The House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade;
  • The Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce;
  • The Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs; and
  • The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications.
 
III. TRADE DISPUTES
 
M&M represents Canadian and international clients in administrative appeals, including Customs Rules of Origin, Tariff Classifications and Valuation disputes.
 
We have also negotiated undertakings and conducted verifications with the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) and its predecessors in numerous countries, including the United States, France, Italy, and Brazil.
 
In addition, M&M helps clients manage issues before specialized tribunals and government agencies, including the:
 
  • Canadian Radio–television and Telecommunications Commission;
  • Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal; and
  • Canadian International Trade Tribunal.
 
For example, during the past two decades, we have been involved in numerous international trade proceedings covering a broad range of consumer, industrial, and agricultural products.
 
These proceedings include Antidumping and Countervailing duty cases, Safeguard actions, Expiry Reviews, and Ministerial References before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal and other decision-making bodies:
 
DATE DECISION
   
1. December 10, 2007 Review No. RR-2006-001
   
 
DUMPING OF BICYCLES AND FRAMES ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM TAIWAN AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
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2. September, 2005 GS-2004-001 and GS-2004-002
   
 
GLOBAL SAFEGUARD INQUIRY INTO THE IMPORTATION OF BICYCLES AND FINISHED PAINTED BICYCLE FRAMES
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3. January 7, 2005 Inquiry No. NQ-2004-005
   
 
DUMPING OF CERTAIN FASTENERS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND CHINESE TAIPEI AND THE SUBSIDIZING OF SUCH PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
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4. August 18, 2004 Inquiry No. NQ-2004-003
   
 
DUMPING OF FROZEN SELF RISING PIZZA FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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5. August 30, 2002 Inquiry No. NQ-2002-001
   
 
DUMPING OF AUTOMOTIVE LAMINATED WINDSHIELDS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT MARKET ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
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6. July 19, 1999 Review No.: RR-98-006
   
 
DUMPING AND SUBSIDIZING OF BLACK GRANITE MEMORIALS AND SLABS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM INDIA
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7. December 24, 1997 Review No.: RR-97-003
   
 
DUMPING OF BICYCLES AND FRAMES ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM TAIWAN AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
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8. June 27, 1997 Inquiry No.: NQ-96-004
   
 
DUMPING OF CONCRETE PANELS, REINFORCED WITH FIBERGLASS MESH, ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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9. July 20, 1994 Inquiry No.: NQ-93-006
   
 
DUMPING AND SUBSIDIZING OF BLACK GRANITE MEMORIALS AND SLABS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM INDIA
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10. November 17, 1993 CDA-93-1904-01
   
 
CANADA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CHAPTER 19 BINATIONAL PANEL REVIEW OF REVENUE CANADA'S FINAL DETERMINATION OF DUMPING REGARDING GYPSUM BOARD ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE U.S.A.
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11. July 29, 1993 Inquiry No.: NQ-92-009
   
 
DUMPING OF CERTAIN COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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12. April 7, 1993 CDA-92-1904-02
   
 
CANADA-UNITED STATES FREE TRADE AGREEMENT CHAPTER 19 PANEL REVIEW OF THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL'S FINAL DETERMINATION OF INJURY REGARDING MACHINE TUFTED CARPETING FROM THE U.S.A.
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13. May 31, 1993 Inquiry No.: NQ-92-008
   
 
DUMPING OF CERTAIN FLAT HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL SHEET PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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14. May 6, 1993 Inquiry No.: NQ-92-007
   
 
DUMPING OF CERTAIN HOT-ROLLED CARBON STEEL PLATE AND HIGH-STRENGTH LOW-ALLOY PLATE, HEAT-TREATED OR NOT, ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM BELGIUM, BRAZIL, THE CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, ROMANIA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
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15. December 11, 1992 Inquiry No.: NQ-92-002
   
 
DUMPING OF BICYCLES AND FRAMES ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM TAIWAN AND THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
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16. October, 1992 Reference No. GC-91-001
   
  AN INQUIRY INTO THE ALLOCATION OF IMPORT QUOTAS
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17. February, 1990 Reference No. MN-89-001
   
  AN INQUIRY INTO TEXTILE TARIFFS
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18. April 28, 1989 Inquiry No. CIT-5-88
   
 
DUMPING OF POLYPHASE INDUCTION MOTORS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM BRAZIL, FRANCE, JAPAN, SWEDEN, TAIWAN, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE SUBSIDIZING OF SUCH PRODUCTS FROM BRAZIL
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19. September 30, 1987 Inquiry No. CIT-3-87
   
 
FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT, PRODUCED OR EXPORTED BY OR ON BEHALF OF SPEED KING INDUSTRIES, INC., DODGE CITY, KANSAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR USE WEST OF THE MANITOBA/ONTARIO BORDER
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20. March 12, 1987 CIT-8-86
   
 
SUBSIDIZED CARBON STEEL SEAMLESS PIPE FROM BRAZIL
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21. March 6, 1987 CIT-7-86
   
 
SUBSIDIZED GRAIN CORN FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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22. February 20, 1987 CIT-6-86
   
 
DRYWALL SCREWS FROM THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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23. January 28, 1987 CIT-5-86
   
 
SUBSIDIZED DRY PASTA FROM THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY
 
M&M’s extensive experience, value-added services, and multidisciplinary approach to resolving disputes help clients attain competitive advantages in the global economy.
 
If you find yourself in an international trade or investment dispute, contact us to see how we can help turn adversity to advantage.
 
To find out more about how we can assist you, please contact us:
James P. McIlroy:
jmcilroy@mcilroy.com
McIlroy & McIlroy Inc.
Counsel on Public Policy
Suite 1410 - 155 University Avenue
Toronto, Canada
M5H 3B7
Telephone: (416) 777-0447
Fax: (416) 777-0436
Website: http://www.mcilroy.com