11 January 2005

Request for Global Safeguard Inquiry No. GS-2004-001 -- Bicycles and Finished Painted Bicycle Frames

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF A PROPERLY DOCUMENTED GLOBAL SAFEGUARD COMPLAINT

On November 22, 2004, pursuant to subsection 23(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act (CITT Act), the Canadian Bicycle Manufacturers Association (CBMA) submitted a complaint to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) requesting that the Tribunal initiate a global safeguard inquiry into the importation of bicycles, assembled or unassembled, with a wheel diameter greater than 15 inches or 38.1 centimetres, and finished painted bicycle frames, assembled or unassembled.

In response to a letter from the Tribunal dated December 3, 2004, the CBMA provided further clarification and additional information. Upon consideration of the complaint and the additional information provided by the CBMA, the Tribunal has determined, pursuant to subsection 25(1) of the CITT Act, that the complaint is properly documented.

Within 30 days of this notice, the Tribunal will decide whether or not to commence an inquiry into the complaint and will so advise the CBMA and other interested parties. If the Tribunal decides to initiate an inquiry, the Tribunal will give notice, at that time, of the time-lines and appropriate procedures for becoming a party to the inquiry, for completing questionnaires, for filing submissions and for participating at the public hearing.

In the meantime, any requests for information regarding this matter should be addressed to:

The Secretary
Canadian International Trade Tribunal
Standard Life Centre
333 Laurier Avenue West
15th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7
Telephone: (613) 993-3595
Fax: (613) 990-2439
E-mail: [email protected]

This notice is available on the CITT web site, at:

http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/safeguar/global/notices/gs2e001_e.asp

• http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/safeguar/global/notices/gs2e001_e.asp