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Certificates and Permits
Canadian regulations imposing sanctions generally include mechanisms for issuing certificates and permits to authorize specified activities or transactions that are otherwise prohibited and for other purposes. The requirements for such certificates and permits are set out in the terms of the regulations.
To submit an application, or for more about information about this process and other certificate provisions under the regulations, please contact:
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Economic Law Section (JLHB)
- 125 Sussex Drive
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Canada K1A 0G2
- Fax: 613-992-2467
- E-mail: sanctions@international.gc.ca
To obtain a permit pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act related to the Export Control List, the Import Control List, or the Area Control List, please refer to the web site of the Export and Import Controls Bureau or contact:
- Export Controls Division (TIE)
- Tel: 613-996-2387
- Fax: 613-996-9933
- Email: tie.reception@international.gc.ca
Disclosure and Reporting Requirements
There are various disclosure and reporting requirements pursuant to regulations made under the United Nations Act and the Special Economic Measures Act, specifically in relation to provisions that freeze the financial assets of targeted individuals and entities. The obligations of persons in Canada (individuals and entities), and Canadians abroad, under these provisions are set out in the terms of the regulations.
