Paul D. Burns, Author at Global Compliance News

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Paul Burns has over 35 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international trade and commodity tax, including significant experience advising on Canadian customs and export control matters. Paul obtained his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario. For many years, he served as the practice group coordinator of the International Commercial Practice Group in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office.

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Canada Relaxes Sanctions Targeting Iran

February 10, 2016 by Paul D. Burns, Brian Cacic and Erica Lindberg 6 Mins Read

On February 5, 2016, the Government of Canada announced changes to its comprehensive economic and trade sanctions against Iran.

In Canada

R&D Expenses Paid to the Vendor of Imported Goods May Need to be Included in their Entirety in the Customs Value for Duty Determination

April 17, 2015 by Paul D. Burns, Brian Cacic and Jonathan Tam 4 Mins Read

The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal’s (“FCA”) decision in Skechers USA Canada Inc. v. President of the Canada Border Services Agency (“Skechers”) now arguably broadens the scope of what research, design and development (“R&D”) costs must be included in the value for duty of imported goods determined under the transaction…