Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, has announced a 10 per cent surtax on global imports of canned vegetables. Due to international trading agreements, some countries will be excluded, i.e. United States, Mexico, Israel, Chile, and developing countries. 

This provisional safeguard measure is intended to address the critical circumstances and immediate challenges facing the Canadian canned vegetable industry and to mitigate the impact of trade diversion on domestic producers, helping to stabilize market conditions and protect Canadian growers and processors.

The tariff takes effect on June 19, 2026, and will remain in place for a maximum of 200 days.

Meanwhile, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal will continue its safeguard inquiry on global imports of canned vegetables, launched in March 2026 at the government’s request. The inquiry is examining whether increased imports of these products are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to Canadian vegetable processors. The Tribunal is expected to conclude its work by September 9, 2026, and will provide recommendations on appropriate remedies if it issues an affirmative injury finding. In doing so, it will consider impacts on food affordability and security for Canadian households. However, if the Tribunal issues a negative injury finding, the provisional measure will cease to apply as of the date of that finding.

The Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors has been advocating for relief in a highly competitive environment. 

Source: Department of Finance Canada June 19, 2026 news release