With regard to destroyed goods for which a “drawback” (i.e., refund) was obtained for the duties and excise taxes paid, under the Obsolete or Surplus Goods Program of the Canada Border Services Agency, broken down by year since the program was created: (a) how many refunds have been granted for goods deemed obsolete or surplus by importers, producers, manufacturers and owners, respectively; and (b) what are the details of each case, including (i) the date of the refund, (ii) the description of the goods including their respective quantities, (iii) their declared values, (iv) the amount of drawback granted, (v) the name and municipality of the recipient?
In the House of Commons on October 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.