Events

2009/10 Domestic and Export Controls Seminars

The Export Controls Division of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, in cooperation with the Controlled Goods Directorate of Public Works and Governments Services Canada, is organizing a series of Domestic and Export Controls Seminars in the following cities:

• Ottawa - November 24, 2009 (html | pdf 173 kb)  Registration for the seminar is closed.
• Montreal - December 8,  2009 (html | pdf 172 kb)
• Quebec - December 10, 2009  (html | pdf 172 kb)
• Halifax - January 27, 2010 (html | pdf 169 kb)
• Calgary - February 23, 2010 (html | pdf 169 kb)
• Vancouver - March 24, 2010 (html | pdf 168 kb)

These seminars will review the responsibilities of Canadian industry in safeguarding military, strategic, and sensitive commercial goods and technology. Our presentation will cover the following issues:

• International security and trade
• Understanding the Export Control List
• Applying for an export permit using Export Controls Online (EXCOL)
• Understanding the application review process
• Common errors made by exporters

If your company is active in any of the following sectors, you should consider participation: defence, security, nuclear, aerospace and space, information and communication technology, and chemical or biological technology. The seminars will be aimed at individuals in the following roles:

• Customs or export process specialists
• International marketing managers
• Compliance officers
• Legal officers
• Designated Officers

There will be an opportunity to meet with officials for a 15-minute one-to-one meeting after the session (3:00–5:00 p.m.). If you are interested, please make sure you indicate this on your registration form.

Please register by using the form provided on our website.  You may fax or email your registration.

For further information, please contact the Export Controls Division at tie.reception@international.gc.ca