Consultation regarding the possible addition of Ukraine to the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL)

The Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) requires those who wish to export from Canada any items included on the Export Control List (ECL) to obtain, prior to shipment, an export permit (with exceptions for the export of certain controlled goods and technology to the United States). Applications to export controlled goods or technology are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure that these exports are consistent with Canada’s foreign and defence policies.

The EIPA places very strict controls on the export of certain prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices (as defined in the Criminal Code of Canada).  Export permit applications for exports of such items are only considered for countries who are included on the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL), a list of countries that the Government of Canada has deemed it appropriate to permit the export of these items to and with which the Government of Canada has signed an intergovernmental defence, research, development and production arrangement.  There are currently 39 countries listed on the AFCCL.  

At this time, the Export Controls Division would like to invite stakeholders and the general public to provide their views regarding a possible regulatory amendment which could result in the addition of Ukraine to the AFCCL. The proposed regulation, if ultimately approved by the Governor in Council, would allow exporters of certain prohibited firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited devices to submit permit applications for the export of these items to Ukraine.  Please note that inclusion on the AFCCL does not guarantee that a permit will be issued for the export of these items, and that all applications will remain subject to the Government of Canada’s review process.

The information is required by July 11th, 2015.

Privacy Statement

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals and safeguarding the personal information under its control.

The information is collected under the authority of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, Section 10(2)(k).

The information requested is required by DFATD for the purpose of learning the views of Canadians on the potential addition of Ukraine to the AFCCL.  The information will be used to assist in the Government’s decision making process.  Although personal information is not shared, a summary of the views provided may potentially be used in the preparation of documents necessary for the regulatory process.

“Personal information” is defined as any information about an identifiable individual. Personal information collected by DFATD is protected from disclosure to unauthorized persons and/or agencies subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information, and to request corrections to their personal information where the individual believes there is an error or omission. For corrections, contact the DFATD’s Access to Information and Privacy Protection Division. For further details regarding the definition of personal information, consult section 3 of the Privacy Act.

Provision of the information requested in this document is voluntary and you may without prejudice decline to respond. Should you decide to complete the submission, it is important to know that the submission of your information constitutes consent to the collection and use of the information provided herein, subject to certain exemptions as per the Privacy Act.

Although voluntary, your feedback has significant corporate value and is your opportunity to voice your comments or concerns on this initiative. 

The personal information you provide will not be used to make a decision that affects you, nor will it be stored in a manner retrievable by a personal identifier.

Your personal information will not be shared.  Please be advised that your personal information will not be used for a secondary purpose.

The personal information collected will be retained for 15 years and it’s covered by the RDA 75/023 under Foreign Trade-Strategic Trade Controls.  Your information will be retained until we are advised of a change in company contract or you ask us to remove your name from our database.

Personal information will be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act and is described in Treasury Board Secretariat’s standard class of personal information Outreach Activities PSU 938 which is detailed under the Info Source link (Reports>Accountability) at http://www.international.gc.ca/.

Individuals have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution's handling of the individual's personal information.

By submitting material to the consultation e-mail below, you are consenting to the use of your information as described above.

Attention – AFCCL Consultation
Export Controls Division (TIE)
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0G2
Email: tie.consultations@international.gc.ca

For further information, please contact:
Mark Richards
(343) 203-4336