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The Tarriff Board began operations in 1933, replacing the Department of National Revenue's Board of Customs. One of the main functions is to inquire, report and advise on matters relating to tariffs, trade, and commerce. Such an investigation may include an inquiry as to the effect that an increase or decrease of the existing rate of duty upon a given commodity might have upon industry or trade and the extent to which the consumer is protected from exploitation. In carrying out an investigation, the Board considers prices and costs of raw materials, cost of production in Canada, labour conditions, prices received by producers, and conditions and factors affecting cost of production. Each investigation is termed a "reference".
This Tariff Board accession consists of References 157, 158, 159, 162 and 163 all undertaken between 1979 and 1985.