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Dear Members,   Customs Notice 25 -19 was recently updated, providing additional guidance on the remission of surtaxes for goods imported from the United States for use in Canadian manufacturing or processing.   This update is particularly relevant...

Fenestration materials impacted by Canadian counter-tariffs Fenestration Canada has issued an update on the 338 U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response. The government of Canada announced it will impose a new round of counter-tariffs on U.S. goods effective Sept. 8, in...

TRADE WAR Canadian manufacturing and natural resources firms are facing mounting challenges amid uncertainty over the escalating trade war with the U.S. But there's a low-risk, tariff-proof strategy that firms are increasingly adopting to improve productivity:...

Dear Members,   The Government of Canada announced today that it will impose a new round of counter-tariffs on U.S. goods effective September 8, 2026, in response to the U.S. Section 338 tariffs.    Unfortunately, several tariff items directly...

Toronto, June 18, 2026 – Fenestration Canada and the Association de vitrerie et fenestration du Québec (AVFQ) are proud to announce the conclusion of a historic agreement in principle aimed at strengthening synergy within the doors and windows industry.   This...

IN BLOOM — Prime Minister Mark Carney released details of his highly anticipated electricity strategy, outlining plans to “double” Canada’s electricity grid and retrofit up to one million homes.  The strategy includes "important recognition that Canada cannot build an...

The 2026 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights (NAFS) has been published. This standard is the result of a multi-year effort by CSA Group, Fenestration and Glazing Industry...

CHBA to Carney: Pause code developmentThe Canadian Home Builders’ Association has an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on its website calling for the federal government to halt implementation of the 2025 National Building ...Metrie buys door manufacturing...

A bill to amend the Energy Efficiency Act passed second reading and entered committee consideration in the Senate. Sarah Riddell, Senior Policy Research Associate, shared Efficiency Canada's recommendations to strengthen Bill S-4 during her expert testimony to the...

A door with a smooth glide can be perceived as a high-end product, even if it’s your base model. Conversely, a door that drags, sticks, or wears prematurely can undermine even the most thoughtfully designed system. Rollers may be a small component, but they carry...