Export Controls

In accordance with the , the Trade Controls Bureau is responsible for issuing permits and certificates for various products included on the .

Key Information and Services

  • Requirements for exporting prohibited firearms
  • Final report: Review of export permits to Saudi Arabia
  • – April 9, 2020
  • (May 7, 2018)
  • .
  • : Find information related to proposed changes to Export Controls to enhance rigour and transparency and accede to the Arms Trade Treaty.
  • Export and Brokering Controls Handbook: The main reference tool to assist exporters and brokers with questions about the administration of Canada's export and brokering controls (except export of logs). Includes how to apply for the necessary permits for the export, transfer, or brokering of controlled items and how to comply with the requirements of the Export and Import Permits Act and its related regulations.
  • A Guide to Canada's Export Control List: Detailed list of military and strategic goods and technology that are subject to export controls, including dual-use, munitions, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear-related dual-use, miscellaneous goods and technology, missile technology control regime, and chemical and biological weapons non-proliferation lists.
  • : Find out how to apply for an advisory opinion in order to determine the control classification of your product against the Export Control List
  • : Web-based application for submitting online applications for export permits and international import and delivery verification certificates, as well as to request amendments, submit online quarterly utilization reports for military goods, and print selected permits in your office.
  • : Secure web interface and an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) interface to support the application, approval, and processing of import/export permits. The system also features import/export quota management functionality.
  • Destination Considerations: This includes the Area Control List, Export Controls to Certain Destinations, Prohibitions on Military Exports and Canadian Economic Sanctions.

Controlled Products

Products subject to export controls include the following - further information may be obtained by selecting one of these:

  • Dairy export thresholds
  • (CETA Origin Quotas)
  • ;
  • (including cryptographic items)
  • (CETA Origin Quotas)
  • (CETA Origin Quotas)

Recent Updates to Regulations and Notices

Regulations

Notices