The Export and Import Controls Bureau is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which was first enacted in 1947. The EIPA delegates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs wide discretionary powers to control the flow of goods contained in specified lists provided for under the Act. [more...]

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.

On July 13, 2010, the Government of Canada concluded the regulatory process to add the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL).

This Notice is to advise exporters that, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act, the Government of Canada has added the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) to the Area Control List (ACL), the list of countries to which the exportation of all goods and technology must be authorized by an export permit.

The new quota holders' lists are now available.

Nafta Wool Apparel Exports: TPL Allocation Policy - Administration of the North American Free Trade Agreement Relating to Exports of Wool Apparel and Made-up Goods to the United States and the Application of the Tariff Preference Levels SER171.

NAFTA Tariff Preference Level (TPL) Review of Wool Apparel Allocation Policy.

The purpose of this Message is to inform you that the 2010-2011 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for wheat, barley and their products will be accessible August 1, 2010.

The purpose of this message is to inform you that effective July 5, 2010, the frozen pork TRQ from the EU imported under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff has been filled.

The new cancellation request form EXT 876 is available on the Export and Import Controls Bureau Web site and must be filled on-line, printed and faxed to the appropriate number indicated on the form.

The Government of Canada has commenced the regulatory process to amend Item 5505 – Goods and Technology for Certain Uses of the Export Control List.