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...

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...

The information is required by July 11th, 2015.

Further details are avaialble on the Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada website.