WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
18 January 2002
(02-0246)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
CANADA
The following notification, dated 2 January 2001, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of the United States.
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Introduction
      Import licences are required for goods subject to quantitative restrictions related to measures
taken to safeguard domestic producers against injurious imports pursuant to either GATTArticle XIX;  the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing;  or international commitments (e.g.
narcotics and endangered species of fauna and flora).  Import controls, although not generally related
to quantity, are also imposed on some products on grounds of public interest, or for surveillance
purposes.  This is accomplished either through import licensing measures or through certain other
formalities at the port of entry.  Effective 1 January 1995 (or 1 August 1995 for wheat, barley and
their products, butter, dry whey and cream), Canada converted its agricultural import controls to a
system of tariff rate quotas (TRQs);  import licences are required as a condition of importation ofquantity eligible for the in-quota rate of duty.
      Import controls are administered by a lim ited number of government departments.  It is not
practical, however, to provide a general description of the procedures involved as they vary, in certain
particulars, from department to department.  Consequently, replies to the Questionnaire have beenorganized according to the different legislative instruments under which import controls are
maintained.  In the case of the Export and Import Permits Act, general responses in respect of dairy
products;  chicken, turkey and eggs;  broiler hatching eggs and chicks;  beef and veal;  margarine;
and wheat and barley and their products have been provided for questions 5, 8-10, 12-17 and 19 of the
Questionnaire.  Replies to the remaining questions have been organized by separate product groupsowing to difference in the procedures involved.
                                                     
1 See G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES  ACT...........................................................3
II EXPLOSIVES ACT............................................................................................................... ...6
A. EXPLOS IVES ................................................................................................................... .........6
III NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTRO L ACT ........................................................................8
A. NUCLEAR SUBSTANCES AND PRESCRIBED EQUIPMENT AND
INFORMAT ION.................................................................................................................... .....8
IV NATIONAL ENER GY BOARD ACT ..................................................................................10
A. NATURAL GAS  AND ET HANE............................................................................................10
V EXPORT AND IMPORT  PERMIT S ACT ..........................................................................12
A. GENERAL RESPONSES APPLICABLE TO DAIRY PRODUCTS;  CHICKEN,
TURKEY AND EGGS;  BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CHICKS;  BEEF
AND VEAL;  MARGARINE;  AND WHEAT AND BARLEY AND THEIRPRODUC TS....................................................................................................................... .......12
B. OTHER RESPONSES - BY PRODUCT GROUPS.................................................................14
1. DAIRY PR ODUCTS ..............................................................................................................1 4
2. CHICKEN, TURK EY AND E GGS.......................................................................................17
3. BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CH ICKS ..................................................................19
4. BEEF AND VE AL ................................................................................................................ ..21
5. MARG ARINE.................................................................................................................... .....22
6. WHEAT, BARLEY AND THEIR PRO DUCTS ..................................................................24
7. CLOTHING AND HANDBAG S ...........................................................................................25
8. TEXTI LES ..................................................................................................................... .........29
9. CARBON AND SPECIA LTY STEEL..................................................................................32
VI ANIMALS AND PLANTS .....................................................................................................33
A. PLANT PROTEC TION ACT...................................................................................................33
B. HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT – LIVE ANIMALS, ANIMAL PRODUCTS, BIRDS
AND VETERINARY BI OLOGIC S .........................................................................................36
C. ENDANGERED SPE CIES.......................................................................................................37G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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I CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT
Outline of system
1. The importation into Canada of narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs is subject to import
licensing to ensure that dealer's procedures are in conformity with Canada's international obligations(Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 and Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1981).
Canadian domestic regulations also require that the imported substance meets Canadian medical and
scientific requirements and that the drugs remain in the legitimate distribution channels.  The
importation of these drugs is covered by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its regulations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The prospective importers of controlled drugs. (e.g. amphetamine, methamphetamine,
barbituric acids), narcotics (e.g. codeine, morphine), and restricted drugs (used only for research, not
commercial sale) must submit an application.  The application must specify the supplier's name,
country and address, the quantity and type of drug being imported as well as the method of transport
and the Customs port of entry.
Prospective importers of such drugs must be firms (dealers) domestically licensed to
manufacture or distribute the specified narcotic, controlled or restricted drugs. A licenced dealer can
request at any time an amendment to add a substance to his licence, or remove it.
3. The system applies to all narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs from all countries.  Imports
of narcotics are made only from countries which are party to the International Narcotic Convention of
the United Nations, to which Canada is a signatory.
4. The licensing is intended to minimize diversion while the quantity of drugs imported does not
exceed Canadian medical or scientific needs. The system also ensures that Canada complies with its
international commitments.
5. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its Regulations  require permits for the import
or export of a narcotic, controlled or restricted drug.
Procedures
6.I Allocations of quotas for narcotics are published by the United Nations, and this information
is provided to dealers upon request.  Any nation exporting these drugs may obtain information on
Canadian quotas through the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board. Canada does not
allocate a specific quantity to any country.
II. The quotas for narcotics are allocated annually in accordance with the requirements of the
United Nations International Narcotic Control Board.
III.  Permits to import narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs are only issued to resident licensed
dealers.  Licensed dealers are required to inform  the Bureau of Drug Surveillance when an import
takes place, including the quantity imported.  Unused portions of permits and unused portions of
cancelled permits are credited back to the quota for the year.  The names of the importers are not
published for confidentiality and security reasons.
IV. All narcotic quotas are established on an annual basis, and an application may be made at any
time during the year.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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V. Import permits are issued within ten working days of receipt of application.  In the case of a
narcotic, the same length of time applies provided the Canadian quota has not been exhausted for the
calendar year.
VI. Permits are issued for immediate importation except when a dealer has indicated that he
wishes to import during the following calendar year.  In this case, the permit becomes valid 1 January
of that year.  All permits are valid for three months  from the date of issue with none extending beyond
31 December of any given year.
VII.  All applications to import narcotics, contro lled and restrictive drugs are reviewed by the
Bureau of Drug Surveillance.  Import permits are issued by the Bureau on the authority of the
Minister of Health Canada.
VIII.  Permits are issued on the basis of first-come, first-served, past performance and security.  There
is no maximum amount allocated per applicant.  Applications are examined on receipt.
IX. Under Canadian law and the international estimate system of the International Narcotics
Control Board of the United Nations, the narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs requiring import
permits are also covered by export permits issued by the competent authorities of the exporting
country.
X. Not applicable.XI. No import permits are issued on condition that drugs be exported and not sold on the
Canadian market.
7.(a) The importer of controlled and restricted drugs possessing a manufacturer's or distributor's
licence for that drug is usually issued an import permit within ten  working days of receipt of the
application.  It is effective immediately.
(b) All permits are granted within ten working days of receipt of application if there is a
legitimate medical or scientific need, and physical security for safekeeping purposes.
(c) No.  All Permits are valid for three months from the date of issue and none extends beyond
31 December of the year in which they were issued.  Permits issued in November are valid until
31 December only.
(d) The Bureau of Drug Surveillance, Health Protection Branch, Health Canada is the only
authority an importer needs to contact.
8. An application for an import permit can be refused if a company is not licensed, if the product
is not currently on the licence, if the security provid ed would be inadequate, if there is an insufficient
narcotic quota remaining, if there has been non-compliance with the Acts and Regulations by the
importer or if there is reason to suspect that there will be diversion of the drug to an illicit market.Reasons are given for refusing permits.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Permits to import or export narcotic, controlled or restricted drugs are limited to the
companies licensed to manufacture or distribute the drug in Canada.  A list of such companies is
maintained current and can be provided on request to licenced dealers.  There is no fee attached to the
permits.  However, a fee and other requirements apply to obtain the controlled drugs and substances
licence.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Documentational and other requirements for application for a licence
10. Applications for permit to impor t narcotic and controlled drugs.
11. Canadian import permits and in most cases export permits from the exporting (supplying)
country.
12. No.13. No.
Conditions of licensing
14. Three months.  It may be extended upon application, reasons are to be provided.
15. No.16. No.17.(a) No.
(b) No.
N.B. If the illicit value exceeds $4 million (street value), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the
port of entry must be notified by the importer, 48 hours in advance of the drugs expected time of
arrival. For all those situations, a statement specifying this requirement is placed on the permit.
Other procedural requirements
18. No, provided the company is currently licensed to manufacture or distribute such drugs and
can provide the security necessary to store the drug.
19. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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II EXPLOSIVES ACT
A. EXPLOSIVES
Outline of system
1. The importation of explosives is governed by the Explosives Act and Regulations
administered by the Department of Natural Resources.  The legal definition of explosives includes
blasting explosives, detonators, propellants, sporting and industrial cartridges, and all types of
fireworks and pyrotechnic devices.  Before an explosive may be imported it must be declared an
authorized explosive by the Chief Inspector of Explosives appointed under the Explosives Act.  The
process of authorizing an explosive consists of the manufacturer submitting data on the nature and
composition of the explosive and on its packaging and markings.  Samples are usually required forlaboratory examination.  A standard testing fee of $771.00 for fireworks, $716.00 for ammunition and
up to $2,561.00 for blasting explosives and accessories apply.  The criteria for authorization are based
on the safety characteristics of the explosive substances or articles during handling, storage, transport
and use, and to confirm that the classification is in conformity with the recommendations of the
Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods as adopted by the Economic and SocialCouncil (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Once an explosive is authorized, any person may import it into Canada provided he has the
proper storage facilities for the type and quantity of explosives in question.  Two kinds of importation
permits are issued; a general permit issued for a specific quantity in one shipment, and an annual
permit issued for unlimited shipments during a twelve-month period.  In addition, special permits may
be issued for explosives required for chemical analysis, scientific research, field testing and fireworks
competitions or other special purposes.
3. The system applies to explosives from all countries.4. The system is intended only to ensure that the same degree of safety exists with imported
explosives as with those of domestic manufacture.  There is no intent whatsoever to restrict the
quantity or value of the explosives imported.
5. The Explosives Act, R.S., c.E-17 amended by 1995 c.32 and the Explosives Regulations,
C.P.C., c.599 as amended.  The system is a statutory requirement which does not convey any
administrative discretion and would require legislative approval to be abolished.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) The import permit is normally issued within twenty-four hours after receipt of the application
if the explosive has been previously authorized and facilities exist in Canada for the safe and securestorage of the quantity being imported.  Permits may be obtained in a shorter time but nevertheless
should be on hand when a shipment arrives at Customs to prevent dangerous accumulations.
Naturally, delays will occur if the explosive has not been authorized previously.
(b) Permits may be granted immediately on request provided all is in order.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which an application for an
importation permit may be made.
(d) The importer need only approach the Explosives Regulatory Division of the Department of
Natural Resources.  No other administrative bodies are involved.
8. An application for an explosives importation permit may only be refused for failure to meet
safety criteria.  Reasons for such refusal would be given to the applicant who would have the right of
appeal to the Minister of Natural Resources under Section 17 of the Explosives Act.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any importer who has satisfied the requirements of the Explosives Regulations relative to the
storage, sale, purchase and possession, and of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
relative to transport, of the explosive to be imported may apply for an importation permit.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The Forms of application and permits to import explosives are included in Schedule II Forms
13 to 17 inclusive of the Explosives Regulations2.
11. The importers Transmission Schedule (Form 16) is required to be prepared in duplicate by the
importer and presented to the Customs Officer at the point of entry along with the Importation Permit
(Form 14 for General, Form 17 for Annual) for verification and forwarding of one copy of the
transmission schedule to the Explosives Bran ch of the Department of Natural Resources.
12. The present fee is $30.00 for a General Importation Permit and $100.00 for an Annual
Importation Permit.
13. Other than the fee, there is no deposit or advance payment associated with the issuance of an
importation permit.
Conditions of licensing
14. Explosives Importation Permits can be issued for a period of not less than 9 months and not in
excess of 15 months.  General Importation Permits are valid for one shipment while Annual
Importation Permits are valid for any number of shipments.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an explosives importation permit.16. Permits are not transferable between importers and only the products made by the
manufacturer(s) specified in the permit may be imported.
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of an explosives importation permit relative
to quantitative restrictions other than safe and secure storage location in Canada.  Depending on the
quantity to be stored, a magazine (i.e. storage) licence issued by the Explosives Regulations Division
may be required.  Importation permit applicants will be advised if this is the case.
Other procedural requirements
                                                     
     2Available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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18-19. Persons not resident in Canada or not having a chief place of business in Canada are required
to post a bond before being permitted to import explosives (Explosives Act Section 9 (2.1).
III NUCLEAR SAFETY AND CONTROL ACT
A. NUCLEAR SUBSTANCES AND PRESCRIBED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION
Outline of system
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has established a strict control system for
the import, export, possession and use of nuclear substances, and for the import and export of
prescribed equipment and prescribed informatio n (technology). Under this system, any person or
organization proposing to deal in nuclear substances in Canada, in excess of exempt quantities, mustapply to the Commission, giving details of the nuclear substance and quantity requested, the proposed
use, the facilities and protection equipment available and the experience of the user. When satisfied
that the use will not impose an undue risk to health, safety, security and the environment, the
Commission issues a licence authorizing the applicant to possess and use the nuclear substance
subject to any conditions which the Commission deems necessary.
In addition to obtaining this authorization to possess and use nuclear substances, any person
or organization wishing to import a nuclear substance  must obtain an import licence. Authority to
import may be included in a licence to possess and use a nuclear substance, or be subject to a separate
individual import licence requirement. Similarly, license authorization is required to import prescribedequipment and prescribed information.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
Section 26 of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) refers to the importation of nuclear
substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information. Under section 2 of the NSCA, nuclear
substances include uranium, thorium, plutonium, deuterium, neptunium, their respective derivatives
and compounds, radioactive isotopes of all elements, and substances that are prescribed by regulation
as being capable of releasing nuclear energy or as being required for the production or use of nuclear
energy. Under CNSC regulations, prescribed equipment is that which is especially designed or
prepared for the processing, use or production of special fissionable material; prescribed information
is that which relates to such equipment.
3. This licensing system applies to nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed
information from all countries.
4. In accordance with the CNSC mandate to regulate the use of nuclear energy in Canada to
prevent undue risk to health, safety, security and the environment, the import licence is intended to
ensure that the nuclear substances, prescribed equi pment and prescribed information are destined for
persons or organizations authorized and equipped to use them safely. The licence also enables the
CNSC to take actions with respect to any international, bilateral or multilateral obligations that may
be applicable.
With respect to nuclear substances, each licence will indicate the maximum allowable
quantity or maximum quantity contained within a device for import, possession or use. There is,
however, no restriction on the number of import licences which may be applied for. The same is true
for licenses for the import of prescribed equipment and prescribed information.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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5. Import licensing is provided for by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act  and regulations made
thereunder. Licensing procedures and the product coverage of the licensing requirements are
prescribed by regulation. The licensing system cannot be abolished without the approval of the
Canadian Parliament and the Governor-in-Council (Cabinet).
6. Quantity and value restrictions, beyond the restrictions contained in the individual import
licence, do not apply to imports of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed
information, except as may from time to time be determined by Government policy.
7.(a)&(b) An import licence is normally issued within one month of receipt of the application but can
be issued in a shorter time if necessary.
(c) No.
(d) The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is the only body authorized to issue an import
licence. Applications are made directly to the Commission.
8. The Commission may refuse to issue a licence or revoke, suspend, or amend the terms and
conditions of a licence for reasons of: protection of the environment and of the health and safety of
persons; maintenance of national security; and requirements related to international obligations to
which Canada has agreed. In such cases, the NSCA gives the holder of the affected licence  the right
to be heard by the Commission.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for a licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Information required on applications includes name and address of importer and applicant,
description, quantity and value of item(s), purpose to which item(s) will be put, and country of origin,
A sample application form is available for reference in the Office of International Affairs.
11. Approved import licence or a copy thereof.12. No.13. No.
Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity depends on the nature of the import and is normally 1 or 2 years.  The
validity of a licence may be extended upon receipt of a written application.
15. No.
16. No.17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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19. Not applicable.
IV NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD ACT
A. NATURAL GAS AND ETHANE
Outline of system
1. The National Energy Board Act and the Part VI Regulations made thereunder control imports
of natural gas by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers.  Imports are authorized by
both licences and orders.  Licences are issued for large volume and long-term imports while orders are
used in the case of small volume and emergency and short-term imports.  An application is made to
the Board for import authorization.  In the case of a licence, the application will be set down for a
public hearing.  No licence is effective until approved by the Governor-in-Council.  The issuance of
an import order requires the approval of the Board and does not require a public hearing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The term of any import licence cannot exceed 25 years.  Imports of natural gas by orders are
restricted to 24 months for volumes over 30 thousand cubic metres per day and to 20 years for less
than 30 thousand cubic metres per day.  Imports for re-export for up to 25 years can be done by order.
3. The system described applies to gas originating in and coming from any country.  In practice,
however, all imports of natural gas have, to date, been from the United States.
4. The purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest,
having regard to the equitable distribution of gas in Canada.
5. The authorization of imports is maintained under the National Energy Board Act, a statute of
the Parliament of Canada, and the National Ener gy Board Part VI Regulations.  The term "natural
gas" is defined in the Act and is not subjected to administrative discretion.  Legislative action would
be required to abolish the system.
Procedures
6.I.-IV.  There is no quota system.  Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis by assessing the
impact on Canadians of the proposed import, i.e., impact on gas industry, consumer cost, distribution
of gas in Canada, etc.
V. For processing applications a public hearing is required.  The length of time is approximately
one to four months or longer.  Applications for emergency and short-term imports can be approved
immediately.
VI. In some cases, imports commence immediately upon issuance of the authorization, or,
depending on the requirements of the import arrangement, there may be some interval between theauthorization and the commencement of the import.
VII.  The prospective importer has to approach one administrative organ only, the National Energy
Board.  However, licences for imports require the approval of the Governor-in-Council to take effect.
VIII.  Applications are examined on receipt.  There is no allocation of import authorizations to
applicants.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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IX. There are no applicable bilateral or multilateral arrangements besides the Canada-U.S. Free
Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
X. The granting of import authorization would be conditional on an export authorization being
granted by the appropriate foreign government agency.
7.(a) Application for a licence should be made in advance of importation by a reasonable length of
time, depending on the size and complexity of the importation arrangement.
(b) An order can be granted immediately by the Board.  A licence requires that a public hearing
be held.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for import
authorization may be made.
(d) See response to VII above.8. An application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI
Regulations including a failure to consider alternative domestic supplies, etc., or where the import is
not in the public interest.  An applicant, in the event of refusal to issue a licence, may resubmit his
application to the National Energy Board with appropriate amendments or may request a review.Appeal can be made to the Federal Court of appeal on a question of law or jurisdiction, on leave being
obtained from the Court.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any person is eligible to apply for authorization.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The National Energy Board must have regard to all considerations that appear to it to be
relevant and shall have regard to the equitable distribution of gas in Canada.  The Governor-in-
Council may make regulations respecting the information to be furnished by applicants and theprocedures to be followed in applying for import authorization.  Section 5 of the Part VI Regulations
entitled "Information to be Furnished by Applicant for Licence to Import Gas" sets out the
information required to be filed by an applicant for a licence to import gas.  In addition, the National
Energy Board may require further information.  With respect to import orders, applicants must file
such information as the National Energy Board may require.  However, no specific informationrequirements for order applications are set out in the Act or in the Part VI Regulations.
11. No documents are required upon actual importation.  However, the holder of an import
authorization is required to provide the National Energy Board with information as required,
including the actual volumes imported during the term of the authorization, and their value inCanadian currency.
12. There is no fee or administrative charge in respect of an application at present.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of the import
authorization.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Conditions of licensing
14. No import licence may be issued for a term in excess of 25 years.  The validity of a licence
cannot be extended beyond this period without an amendment to the Act by Parliament.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.  Licences are
permissive only.
16. Yes.  They are transferable subject to National Energy Board and Governor-in-Council
approval.
17. Conditions attached to the issue of a licence would normally include installation of metering,
inspection and reporting, subject to requirements established by the Board.
Other procedural requirements
18. Apart from procedures defined in the Regulations made pursuant to the Act, no additional
administrative procedures are required.
19. Not applicable.
V EXPORT AND IMPORT PERMITS ACT
A. GENERAL RESPONSES APPLICABLE TO DAIRY PRODUCTS;  CHICKEN, TURKEY
AND EGGS;  BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CHICKS;  BEEF AND VEAL;
MARGARINE;  AND WHEAT AND BARLEY AND THEIR PRODUCTS
Note:  Effective 1 January 1995 (or 1 August 1995 for wheat, barley and their products, butter, dry
whey and cream), in compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, Canada
converted its agricultural import controls to a system of tariff rate quotas (TRQs).  Under these TRQs,
imports within the TRQ level, i.e. within the acc ess commitment, require a permit issued through the
Export and Import Controls Bureau (EICB) in order to benefit from the lower rate of duty.  Imports
over the quota level, subject to  higher rates of duty, may enter under a General Import Permit.  For
wheat, barley and their products, the TRQ is administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
1. See VII (b).2-4. See Product Outline in VII (b).
5. Licensing is maintained through regulations under the Export and Import Permits Act.
Individual products are not designated in the Act.An Import Control List has been established by  regulation by the Governor-in-Council.  The
list includes goods, the import of which it is deemed  necessary to control for any of the following
purposes, namely:
- to ensure, in accordance with the needs of Canada, the best possible supply and distribution of
an article that is scarce in world markets or in Canada or is subject to government controls inthe countries of origin or to allocation by inter-governmental arrangement;G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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- to restrict, for the purpose of supporting any action taken under the Farm Products Marketing
Agencies Act, the importation in any form of a like article to one produced or marketed in
Canada the quantities of which are fixed or determined under that Act;
- to implement any action taken under the Farm Income Protection Act, the Fisheries Prices
Support Act, the Agricultural Products Co-operative Marketing Act, the Agricultural Products
Board Act or the Canadian Dairy Commission Act,  with the object or the effect of supporting
the price of the article;
- to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or commitment;  and- where at any time it appears to the satisfaction of the Governor-in-Council on a report of the
Minister made pursuant to an inquiry made under section 20 or 26 of the Canadian
International Trade Tribunal Act by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in respect of
any goods, that goods of any kind are being imported or are likely to be imported into Canada
at such prices, in such quantities and under such conditions as to cause or threaten serious
injury to the production in Canada of like or directly competitive goods, any goods of thesame kind may, by order of the Governor-in-Council, be included on the Import Control List
in order to limit the importation of such goods to the extent and for the period that, in the
opinion of the Governor-in-Council, is necessary to prevent or remedy the injury.
 Once an item has been placed on the Import Control List, a permit either individual or
general, is required by the Act to import such goods into Canada.
Specific products can be made subject to either individual licensing or open general licensing
by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This licensing system may be abolished by the Governor-in-Council by removing the items
from the Import Control List.  Only Parliament can alter or amend the Export and Import Permits Act.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs may also decide to allocate shares of the within-TRQ access
for any product in advance.  Where this system is used, import permits (licences) will normally be
issued automatically up to the level of an importer's share.
Procedures
6-7. See Product Outline in VII (b).
8. Applications which meet the general requirements are not normally refused.  If criteria have
not been met (e.g. no valid import licence, no quota entitlement) the applicant will be informed; in
such event the applicant may request reconsideration by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or the
applicant may choose to pay the over-access tariff and import the goods under a General Import
Permit, which is automatically applicable.
Eligibility of importers to apply for permit
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The applicant is required to provide the info rmation requested on the application for import
permit form.  For certain products, additional information and/or documentation may be required, as
indicated in the specific product group responses.
11. See Product Outline in VII (b).12. Any applicant may directly apply to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade in Ottawa for a permit, for which the associated fee ranges from $15.00 to $31.00, according to
the value of the goods.
For permits issued at other authorized (non-Government) computer terminals, permit fees
range from $10.00 to $26.00 (according to the value of the goods).  This fee does not cover the cost of
any additional services provided by such issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. Import permits normally have a validity of 30 days, which may be extended provided the
request for extension is made prior to the original expiry date, by a simple amendment to the permit.Otherwise if the permit has not been used, the importer may apply for its cancellation.
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of import permits that are returned for cancellation.16. Permits are not transferable between importers.17. Under very particular circumstances, special conditions may be attached from time to time.Other procedural requirements
18. No.
19. Not applicable.
B. OTHER RESPONSES - BY PRODUCT GROUPS
1. DAIRY PRODUCTS
Outline of system
1. Dairy products remain on the Import Control List, established under the Export and Import
Permits Act;  and effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls on these products were replaced
with tariff rate quotas (1 August 1995 for butter, heavy cream and dry whey).
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Dairy products on the Import Control List and subject to individual import permit licensing
are:  cheese of all types, butter, ice cream, yoghurt, heavy cream, condensed milk, powdered
buttermilk, dry whey, dairy-based products falling within tariff item Numbers 0404.90.10 and1901.90.33.  This action was taken under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(d) and Section 5.3 of the
Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for dairy products in accordance with
Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. The following is a list of TRQ levels for the dairy products which are subject to import
control:
For 2000, the TRQ level for cheese  is 20,411.866 tonnes.  As a result of an agreement
between Canada and the European Union (EU), not less than 66 per cent of the cheese TRQ is
allocated to member states of the EU and the rema ining 34 per cent is allocated to any other (non-EU)
country in the world. Current holders of cheese TRQ who are active in the cheese trade have retainedtheir quota, which is allocated on a yearly basis.
For 1999/2000 (1st August-31 July), the TRQ for butter  is 3,012 tonnes.  As a result of an
agreement between Canada and New Zealand, there is a country reserve of 1,840 tonnes of butter for
New Zealand, with the balance open to all supplying countries; imports from New Zealand arecounted against the balance only once the reserve is exhausted.  The TRQ that applies to butter has
been allocated to the Canadian Dairy Commission for the benefit of further processors.
For 2000, the TRQ for ice cream  is 484 tonnes.  Traditional ice cream importers continue to
receive their initial allocation minus adjustments for under-utilization; the remainder is allocated tothose importers who make application.
For 2000, the TRQ level for yoghurt  is 332 tonnes.  Traditional yoghurt importers continue to
receive their initial allocation minus adjustments for under-utilization; the remainder is allocated to
those importers who make application.
For 1999/2000 (1st August-31 July), the TRQ level for heavy cream  is 394 tonnes;
allocations are made in priority to importers with established distribution lines, and once the
requirements of these importing companies have b een met, the balance (if any) is allocated to
applicants who can support their application by demonstrating that they have in place a distribution
line for this kind of product.
For 2000, the TRQ level for condensed milk  is 11.7 tonnes, allocated on a yearly basis to the
traditional quota holder.  The TRQ for condensed milk is allocated entirely to Australia.
For 2000, the TRQ level for powdered buttermilk  is 908 tonnes, allocated on a yearly basis
to the traditional quota holder.  The TRQ for powdered buttermilk is allocated entirely to NewZealand.
For 1999/2000 (1st August-31 July), the TRQ level for dry whey  is 3,198 tonnes.
Allocations are made in priority to users, of specialty type whey not available from domestic sources,
that can demonstrate a requirement for these in their manufacturing/production formulations.  Thebalance is allocated to processors and further processors that can demonstrate a requirement for whey
in their manufacturing/production formulations.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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For dairy-based products falling within item number 0404.90.10 and 1901.90.33 , the
2000 TRQ levels are 4,345 tonnes and 70 tonnes respectively.  The TRQ associated with 0404.90.10
is allocated in priority to users of milk protein concentrate that can demonstrate a requirement for this
product in their manufacturing/product formulation; the balance, if any, is allocated to processors and
further processors that can demonstrate a requirement for other products of natural milk constituents(e.g. blends of products of natural milk constituents) in their manufacturing/product formulation.  The
TRQ associated with 1901.90.33 is allocated to users of food preparations of goods classified under
headings Nos. 04.01 to 04.04 that can demonstrate a requirement for these products in their
manufacturing/product formulation.
I. Information on TRQs and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and Notices to
Importers which are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and are available uponrequest from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.  Additional information is
available on the DFAIT website at: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm
II. See the introduction to Section 6.
III. If a quota holder uses less than 90 per cent of TRQ allocated (95 per cent for cheese), the
allocation in the next year will normally be reduced to the actual level of utilization.  TRQ not used in
any quota year is not available for carry-over to the next quota year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each  shipment at the within-TRQ rates of duty.
V-VII.   Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of
arrival specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for onequota year is not allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export or to meet domestic market
shortages.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Documents required upon actual importation:  import permit, customs entry documents and
food certificates as required under the Canadian Dairy Products Act and Regulations.
12-13. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
2. CHICKEN, TURKEY AND EGGS
Outline of system
1. Chicken, turkey, shell eggs and egg products remain on the Import Control List, established
under the Export and Import Permits Act.  Effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls on these
products were replaced with TRQs.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of "chicken and chicken capons, live or eviscerated, chicken parts, whether breaded
or battered, and chicken products manufactured wholly thereof, whether breaded or battered",
"turkeys, turkey parts and products manufactured wholly thereof" and "eggs and egg products" are
subject to global TRQs.  For all three products, individual import permits are required for each
shipment covered by the aforementioned descriptions.  These products were placed on the ImportControl List under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(b) and Section 5.3 of the Export and Import
Permits Act.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing system is being used to implement TRQs on chicken, turkey, shell eggs and egg
products in accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. The TRQ level established for chicken and chicken products under the WTO is 39,843.7
tonnes (bone-in eviscerated equivalent basis) for 2000.  Under the provisions of the North American
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada provides a global TRQ for chicken and chicken products
equivalent to 7.5 per cent of the previous year 's domestic production.  Conversion factors of 1:0.75
apply in the case of live to eviscerated, and 2:1 in the case of boneless to eviscerated.
The TRQ level established for turkey and turkey products under the WTO is 5,880 tonnes
(bone-in eviscerated equivalent basis) for 2000.  Under NAFTA, the global TRQ for turkey and
turkey products is equivalent to 3.5 per cent of the current year's estimated production(bone-in
eviscerated equivalent basis).  Conversion factors of 1:0.82 apply in the case of live to eviscerated,and 2:1 in the case of boneless to eviscerated.
Under NAFTA, Canada provides a global TRQ for shell eggs and egg products of 2.988 per
cent of the previous year's domestic production.  It is split among shell eggs (1.647 per cent), frozen,
liquid and further processed eggs (0.714 per cent), and powdered eggs (0.627 per cent).  The levelestablished under the WTO for shell eggs and egg products is 21,370,000 dozen in 2000.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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For chicken, turkey, shell eggs and egg products, the access provided by Canada is the greater
of its NAFTA or WTO commitments.
The basic procedure that applies to imports of chicken, turkeys, shell eggs and egg products is
that a quantitative limit for imports from all sources is established yearly.  Individual TRQ holders areinformed of their allocations which are based upon import performance in recent periods and meeting
criteria that are published annually in Notices to Importers.  In the case of turkeys, individual
allocations may be utilized at any time during the quota year.  However for chicken and egg products,
individual allocations for larger TRQ holders are distributed on a quarterly basis while those for shell
eggs are distributed on a monthly basis at a volume ratio in keeping with traditional demand.
Applications for single-shipment permits are made against these allocations at any time during the 30
days preceding the expected date of arrival of the shipment.  Additional import permits,supplementary to the basic TRQ, may also be obtained depending upon domestic supply availability
and each applicant's use of their TRQ if they are holders of TRQ.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders, and areavailable upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Additional information is available on the DFAIT website at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm
II. See the introduction to Section 6.
III. If a holder of TRQ for chicken, turkey and shell eggs uses less than 90 per cent of the TRQ
allocated, the allocation in the next year will normally be reduced to their actual level of utilization.
For a holder of TRQ for egg products, the threshold is 95 per cent.  TRQ not used in one calendar yearis not available for carry-over to the next calendar year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of duty.V-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date ofarrival specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one
quota year is not allowed in the next quota y ear.  Import permits are available immediately at
numerous computer terminals across Canada, provided that the applicant has not used up his quota
allocation.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. A supplementary access regime applies when genuine market shortages exist.  Supplementary
imports may also be allowed for re-export.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Documentational and other requirements for applications for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required in addition to health certificates
as required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
3. BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CHICKS
Outline of system
1. Broiler hatching eggs and chicks remain on the Import Control List, established under the
Export and Import Permits Act.  Effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls on these products
were replaced with tariff rate quotas.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to support action taken under the Farm Products Agencies Act, Broiler Hatching
Eggs and Chicks were placed on the Import Control List.  "Chick" means a chick for chicken meat
production hatched from a broiler hatching egg.  This action was taken under the authority of
Paragraph 5(1)(b) and Section 5.3 of the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits
are required for each shipment of these products.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for broiler hatching eggs and chicks in
accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. The annual TRQ level established under the WTO for broiler hatching eggs and chicks is
7,949,000 dozen (egg equivalent).
Under the provisions of a bilateral agreement w ith the United States, Canada provides a TRQ
level for broiler hatching eggs and chicks of 21.1 per cent of the current year's estimated domestic
production, split into separate access commitments for eggs (17.4 per cent) and chicks (3.7 per cent).
Each chick is counted as 1.27 hatching eggs.  Holders of TRQ for hatching eggs may convert theirallocation into TRQ for chicks, but TRQ for chicks is not convertible into TRQ for hatching eggs.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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TRQ access provided by Canada is the greater of its NAFTA and WTO commitments.  This
access level is determined annually and is allocated to federally registered hatcheries on the basis of
market share minus adjustments for under-utilization.  Holders of TRQ are permitted to import up to
their allocated annual TRQ level at any time during the calendar year.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders, and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Additional information is available on the DFAIT website at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm
II. See introduction to this reply.
III.  If a holder of TRQ uses less than 90 per cent of TRQ allocated, the allocation in the next year
will normally be reduced by the percentage of under-utilization on an egg equivalent basis. TRQ not
used in any quota year will not be available for carryover to the next quota year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of duty.V-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
Customs Brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau inOttawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of
arrival specified by importers (5 days prior to and 24 days after); utilization of permits for one quota
year is not allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. A supplementary access regime applies when genuine market shortages exist.  Supplementary
imports may also be allowed for re-export.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.11. Documents required upon actual importation:  import permit, customs entry documents and
health certificates as required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
4. BEEF AND VEAL
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 January 1995, beef and veal were placed on the Import Control List established
under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and the existing import control measures for these products
provided for under the Meat Import Act were replaced with a tariff rate quota.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to implement Canada's commitments under the WTO, beef and veal were placed on
the Import Control List.  This action was taken under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(a) and Section
5.3 of the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment ofcarcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen;  cuts of meat of bovine
animals, fresh, chilled or frozen, with bone in and boneless meat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or
frozen.
3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries except the United States, Mexico
and Chile.
4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for beef and veal in accordance with
Canada's WTO commitments.
5. See General Responses.
Procedures
6. In keeping with its WTO commitments, Canada has established an annual TRQ level for
imports of fresh, chilled and frozen beef and veal from non-NAFTA count ries of 76,409 tonnes.  Of
this quantity, 29,600 tonnes are reserved for imports from New Zealand and 35,000 tonnes arereserved for imports from Australia for 2000.  The basic procedure that applies to imports of beef and
veal is that a quantitative limit from all sources is established annually.  For 2000, the beef TRQ is
allocated to importers as follows: 57,307 tonnes are allocated to processors and retailer-processors on
the basis of the amount of non-NAFTA beef and veal processed in their own facilities during the 12-
month period ending on October 31 of the year before the application year.  The balance of 19,102tonnes is allocated to distributors on the basis of sales of non-NAFTA beef and veal during the same
12-month period.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and areavailable upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Additional information is available on the DFAIT website at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm.
II. See the introduction to Section 6.
III. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of duty.
V-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau inOttawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of
arrival specified by importers (5 days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one quota
year is not allowed in the next quota year.  Import permits are available immediately at numerous
computer terminals across Canada, provided that the applicant has not used up its TRQ allocation.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.
XI. The Minister of Foreign Affairs may authorize the importation of beef and veal
supplementary to the TRQ if he judges that the importation serves the overall needs of the Canadian
market.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.
Eligibility of importers to apply for permit
9. See General Responses.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required in addition to health certificates
as required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
5. MARGARINE
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 January 1995, margarine and butter substitutes, excluding liquid margarines, were
placed on the Import Control List established under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and the
existing import prohibitions for these products were replaced with a tariff rate quota.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to fulfil Canada's WTO commitments for margarine, margarine was placed on the
Import Control List.  This action was taken under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(b) and Section 5.3
of the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries, with the exception
of Mexico (by virtue of NAFTA).
4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for margarine in accordance with Canada's
WTO commitments.
5. See General Responses.
Procedures
6. For 2000, the TRQ level is 7,558 tonnes.  Import permits are allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis, without restriction on the applicants (except that no applicant may import more than
500 tonnes in a calendar year).  Permits are normally valid for 30 days, but only within the quota year.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and areavailable upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
Additional information is available on the DFAIT website at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm
II. See the introduction to Section 6.
III. Not applicable.IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of duty.V.-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of
arrival specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one
quota year is not allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.XI. Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export.7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Documents required upon actual importation are:  import permit and customs entry
documents.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
6. WHEAT, BARLEY AND THEIR PRODUCTS
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 August 1995, wheat, barley and their products were placed on the Import Control
List, established under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and existing import controls on theseproducts were replaced with tariff rate quotas.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to fulfil its WTO commitments for wheat, barley and their products, Canada removed
the requirement under the Canadian Wheat Board Act and related regulations for import licences for
wheat, barley and their products and replaced them with a system of TRQs.  This required placing
them on the Import Control List under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(a) and Section 5.3 of the
Export and Import Permits Act.
3. This system applies to goods originating in all countries except wheat, barley and their
products imported from the United States and Mexico, by virtue of the Canada-U.S. FTA and theNAFTA respectively; and except barley and barley products imported from Chile, by virtue of the
Canada-Chile FTA.
4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for wheat, barley and their products in
accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. For 1999/2000, the TRQ levels were:  wheat - 208,732 tonnes, barley - 367,080 tonnes, wheat
products - 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) and barley products - 17,600 tonnes (grain equivalent).
There are no allocations to importers.  The TRQ is administered on a first-come, first-served basis
from 1 August to 31 July (quota year).
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Additional information is available on the DFAIT website at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~eicb/agric/agric-e.htm
II. See the introduction to Section 6.
III. TRQ not used in any quota year will not be available for carry-over to the next quota year.IV. The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.  When the
TRQ level for any product is reached, a different General Import Permit allows importation at the
outside-TRQ rates of duty.
V-VII. Not applicable.
VIII. See the introduc tion to Section 6.
IX-XI. Not applicable.7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.11. Normal customs entry forms indicating the appropriate General Import Permit are required.12-13. See General Responses.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
7. CLOTHING AND HANDBAGS
Outline of system
1. Specific products are included on the Import Control List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act pursuant to negotiated bilateral export restraint arrangements.  They are subject to
either individual import licensing or open general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensingG/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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2. Products on the Import Control List subject to individual import permits are:  work gloves;
outerwear garments;  hosiery;  pants;  blouses and ladies' shirts;  pyjamas and sleepwear;  raincoats;
sportswear;  foundation garments;  swimwear;  underwear;  topcoats and overcoats;  men's and boys'
structured suits and jackets;  leather coats;  men' s and boys' shirts;  and sweaters.  Clothing, other
textile articles, for personal use, for use as gifts or as commercial samples are allowed entry intoCanada under open general permits:  (a) where the value for duty, as determined under the Customs
Act, of each importation of the goods is not more than $500.00;  or (b) where the importation of the
goods has a value for duty, as determined under the Customs Act, of more than $500.00, the number
of units of the goods to be imported does not exceed 16.
3. The system applies to imports from all countries.
4. The licensing system is used to implement restraint arrangements in accordance with the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), to administer restraints imposed by
Canada unilaterally under the ATC, and for surveillance purposes in order to fulfil Canada's
obligations and to pursue its rights under the ATC, as well as to fulfil its bilateral obligations to those
trading partners with whom restraints have been negotiated.  General Canadian customs clearance isnot yet fully computerized, and in view of the significant number of ports of entry, the surveillance
required could not be achieved without the centralized licensing system.
5. The Export and Import Permits Act provides for the establishment of an Import Control List
to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or to prevent the frustration or the circumvention of
the ATC.  Import permits are issued for goods, including clothing, on the Import Control List.
Procedures
6. Note:  Quantitative restrictions on clothing and handbags are established in accordance either
with bilateral export restraints under the ATC or imposed unilaterally.  In the case of bilateral
restraints, administration is usually maintained in  the exporting source.  For these agreements, the
Canadian import licensing system is back-to-back with the licensing systems of the exporting sources.
Canadian import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to the holders of valid export licences
from the exporting authorities.
In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada, or where provided by bilateral
agreements, administration is maintained by Canada.  Quotas are allocated to Canadian importers, and
permits are issued not on the basis of the holding of an export licence issued by the exporting source,
but on whether the importer has sufficient quota   remaining to cover the permit application.  Imports
entering under unilaterally imposed restraints would account for less than 1 per cent of total clothing
and handbag imports.
I. Information on restraints and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette, in press releases
and in Notices to Importers distributed to associations and traders.  It is also available upon request.
Such information is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- When the authorities in the exporting source are responsible for administration of the
restraint, information is available from the appropriate body there.
- Overall amounts and the amount allocated to goods from each country are also available from
the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- In the case where Canada administers, the maximum amount allocated to each importer is not
published.  Quota shares are allocated on the basis of the historical performance of each inG/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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importing the product in question from the restrained source.  Given the commercial
sensitivity of the information, it is not published for reasons of  confidentiality.
II. See NOTE above.  Canadian import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to the
holders of valid export licences from the exporting authorities.  In the case of unilaterally imposedrestraints, import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis upon confirmation that the importer
has sufficient quota remaining to cover the shipment.
III. See NOTE above.  Bilateral arrangements provide flexibility of quota utilization through the
exercise of swing, carry-forward and carry-over by the authorities of the exporting country.
- This question applies only to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint unilaterally.  In
general, quota is allocated to companies with historical performance in importing the product
in question from the restrained source.  To enco urage the full utilization of allocations within
the applicable year by those importers to whom such allocations have been made, importers
are informed that if, by 1 November of each year, they have not utilized at least 75 per cent of
their allocation, the difference between 75 per cent and actual utilization will then revert tothe Canadian Government, with their succeeding year's quota allocation reduced by an
equivalent amount.  Quota that is thus returned  to the Government is added to a reserve and
reallocated according to demand on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no provision for
carrying over unused quotas to succeeding years.  Because commercially sensitive
information is used to determine quota allocations, the names of the quota holders are notprovided to the exporting country.
IV. Import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis and may be applied for within 30 days
prior to the arrival of the goods, or any time after their arrival.
V. Import permits are available immediately either directly from the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa, or through numerous computer terminals across Canada at
agents authorized by that Department, provided that proper documentation from the exporting source
is presented.
VI. See response to 6(IV).
VII.  Permit applications are considered by only one organization, the Export and Import Controls
Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
VIII.  See NOTE above.  This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a
restraint unilaterally.  Allocation of quota is based on historical performance (as described above).  Inaddition, a portion of the quota (not less than 10 per cent) is reserved on a first-come, first-served
basis for new entrants or for allocation holders who present documentary proof of hardship, in the
form of irrevocable commitments to suppliers, in the event that their initial allocation is insufficient to
meet such commitments.
IX. Import permits are issued back-to-back with export licences.  See also response to 8 below.
X. Not applicable.XI. There are provisions of this type in the bilateral arrangements in order that such re-exports are
not counted against the negotiated restraint levels.
7.(a) Import permits for goods subject to surveillance only can be applied for 30 days prior to the
expected date of arrival or at any time after arrival.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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(b) A permit is normally granted immediately upon request.
(c) See response to 7(a).
(d) Permit applications are considered by only one organization, the Export and Import Controls
Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
8. Import permits are not normally refused if the criteria relating to issuance are met.  If a permit
is refused, for example, because of incomplete info rmation on the application, the applicant is advised
and given the opportunity to correct the anomaly.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Import permits may be issued only to Canadian residents, whether they be persons, firms or
institutions.  Importers eligible to receive import permits are registered with the Export and Import
Controls Bureau without charge.  This registration is for administrative purposes only related to theuse of a computerized permit delivery system.  The names of registered importers are made available
on request.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See NOTE on question (6) for additional information required to that prescribed in the
application for import permit form.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required.
12. Any applicant may apply to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
Ottawa, for a permit, for which there are fees of from $15.00 to $31.00, according to the value of the
goods.  For permits issued at other authorized computer terminals, however, there are fees of from
$10.00 to $26.00 (according to value) or more to cover costs of additional services by such issuers.
13. No.
Conditions of licensing
14. A permit is valid for 30 days, and may be extended for a further 30 days if the request for
extension is submitted prior to expiry.
15. No.
16. Licences are not transferable.17.(a) No.(b) No.Other procedural requirements
18. See NOTE on question (6).19. Import permits issued pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act are not a condition of
foreign exchange transactions.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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8. TEXTILES
Outline of system
1. Specific products are included in the Import Control List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act pursuant to negotiated bilateral export restraint arrangements.  They are subject to
either individual import licensing or open general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Textile products are allowed entry into Canada under open general permits where they are
imported for personal use of the importer, as gifts or as bona fide commercial samples, and wheretheir value for duty, as determined under the Customs Act, is not more than $500.00.
3. The system applies to imports from all countries.4. The licensing system is used to implement restraint arrangements in accordance with the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), to administer restraints imposed by
Canada unilaterally under the ATC, and for surveillance purposes in order to fulfil Canada's
obligations and to pursue its rights under the ATC, as well as to fulfil its bilateral obligations to those
trading partners with whom restraints have been negotiated.  General Canadian customs clearance is
not yet fully computerized, and in view of the significant number of ports of entry, the surveillancerequired could not be achieved without the centralized licensing system.
5. The Export and Import Permits Act provides for the establishment of an Import Control List
to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or to prevent the frustration or circumvention of the
ATC.  Import permits are issued for goods, including textiles, on the Import Control List.
Procedures
6. Note:  Quantitative restrictions on textiles are established in accordance either with bilateral
export restraint arrangements negotiated under the ATC or imposed unilaterally according to the
ATC.  In the case of bilaterally negotiated restraints, administration is usually maintained in the
exporting source, depending upon the provisions of each bilateral agreement.  For these agreements,the Canadian import licensing system is back-to- back with the licensing system of the exporting
sources.  Canadian import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to the holders of valid export
licences from the exporting authorities.
In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada or where provided by bilateral
agreements, administration is maintained by Canada.  Quotas are allocated to Canadian importers, and
permits are issued not on the basis of the holding of an export licence issued by the exporting source,
but on whether the importer has sufficient quota remaining to cover the permit application.  Imports
entering under unilaterally imposed restraints would account for less than one per cent of total textile
imports.
I. Information on restraints and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette, in press releases
and in Notices to Importers distributed to associations and traders.  It is also available upon request.
Such information is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- When the authorities in the exporting source are responsible for administration of the
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- Overall amounts and the amount allocated to goods from each country are also available from
the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada, the maximum amount allocated to
each importer is not published.  Canada generally allocates quota in these cases on the basis ofhistorical performance of each in importing the product in question from the restrained
source.  Given the commercial sensitivity of this information, it is not published for reasons of
confidentiality.
II. See NOTE above.- Canadian import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to the holders of valid export
licences from the exporting authorities.  In the case of unilaterally imposed restraints, import
permits are issued on a single-shipment basis upon presentation of an invoice and
confirmation that the importer has sufficient quota remaining to cover the shipment.
III. See NOTE above.  Bilateral arrangements provide for flexibility of quota utilization through
the exercise of swing, carry-forward and carry-over by the authorities of the exporting country.
- This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint unilaterally.  In
general, quota is allocated to companies with historical performance in importing the product
in question from the restrained source.  To enco urage the full utilization of allocations within
the applicable year by those importers to whom such allocations have been made, importers
are informed that if, by 1 November of each year, they have not utilized at least 75 per cent of
their allocation, the difference between 75 per cent and actual utilization will then revert to
the Canadian Government, with their succeeding year's quota allocation reduced by an
equivalent amount.  Quota that is thus returned  to the Government is added to a reserve and
reallocated according to demand on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no provision for
carrying over unused quotas to succeeding years.  Because commercially sensitive
information is used to determine quota allocations, the names of the quota holders are not
provided to the exporting country.
IV. Import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis and may be applied for within 30 days
prior to the arrival of the goods, or any time after their arrival.
V. Import permits are available immediately either directly from the Department of Foreign
Affairs and International Trade, or through numerous computer terminals across Canada at agents
authorized by that Department, provided that proper documentation from the exporting source is
presented.
VI. See response to 6.IV.VII.  Permit applications are considered by only one organization, the Export and Import Controls
Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
VIII. See NOTE above.- This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint unilaterally.
Allocation of quota is based on historical performance (as described above).  In addition, aportion of the quota (not less than 10 per cent) is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
for new entrants or for allocation holders who present documentary proof of hardship, in the
form of irrevocable commitments to suppliers, in the event that their initial allocation is
insufficient to meet such commitments.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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IX. Import permits are issued back-to-back with export licences.  See also response to 8 below.
X. Not applicable.
XI. There are provisions of this type in the bilateral arrangements in order that such re-exports are
not counted against the negotiated restraint levels.
7.(a) Import permits for goods subject to surveillance only can be applied for 30 days prior to the
expected date of arrival or at any time after arrival.
(b) A permit is normally granted immediately upon request.(c) See response to 7(a).(d) Permit applications are considered by only one organization, the Export and Import Controls
Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
8. Import permits are not normally refused if the criteria relating to issuance are met.  If a permit
is refused, for example, because of incomplete info rmation on the application, the applicant is advised
and given the opportunity to correct the anomaly.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Import permits may be issued only to Canadian residents, whether they be persons, firms or
institutions.  Importers eligible to receive import permits are registered with the Export and Import
Controls Bureau without charge.  This registration is for administrative purposes only related to theuse of a computerized permit delivery system.  The names of registered importers are made available
on request.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See NOTE on question (6) for additional information required to that prescribed in the
application for import permit form.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required.12. Any applicant may directly apply to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade in Ottawa for a permit, for which there are fees of from $15.00 to $31.00, according to thevalue of the goods.  For permits issued at other au thorized computer terminals however, there are fees
of from $10.00 to $26.00 (according to value) or more to cover costs of additional services by such
issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. A permit is valid for 30 days, and may be extended for a further 30 days if the request for
extension is submitted prior to expiry.
15. No.16. Licences are not transferable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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17.(a) No.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. See NOTE in question (6).
19. Import permits issued pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act are not a condition of
foreign exchange transactions.
9. CARBON AND SPECIALTY STEEL
Outline of system
1. Carbon and specialty steel are on the Import Control List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act and are subject to individual and general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Carbon steel products were placed on the Import Control List under the authority of
subsection 5(3) of the Export and Import Permits Act with effect 1 September 1986, for the purposeof monitoring their entry into Canada following a reference to the Canadian Import Tribunal pursuant
to section 48 of the Special Import Measures Act.  The Tribunal concluded that carbon steel products
are being and are likely to be imported into Canada at such prices, in such quantities and under such
conditions as to make it advisable to collect information with respect to the importation of such goods.
Carbon steel products are defined as semi-finished steel (ingots, blooms, billets, slabs and sheet bars),plate, sheet and strip, wire rods, wire and wire products, railway-type products, bars, structural shapes
and units and pipe and tube.  Specialty steel products were added to the Import Control List June 1,
1987, following an amendment to the Export and Impor t Permits Act, in order that the monitoring
system for steel would be comprehensive.  Specialty steel products are defined as stainless flat-rolled
products (sheet, strip and plate), stainless steel bar, stainless steel pipe and tube, stainless steel wire
and wire product, alloy tool steel, mold steel and high speed steel.
3. The monitoring system applies to carbon and specialty steel imports from all countries.
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports:  it is intended to
monitor the volume and the origin of carbon and specialty steel products.
5. The action of placing carbon steel on the Import Control List is under the authority of section
5(1) of the Export and Import Permits Act.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. Individual import permits are required for each shipment of carbon and specialty steel as
described in paragraph 2 above.  Applications for permits may be made up to 30 days in advance of
the expected date of arrival of the shipment in  Canada.  Licences will be granted immediately upon
proper application in accordance with the Act.  There are no limitations as to the period of the year
during which applications and/or importation may be made.  Licence applications are considered byG/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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only one organization, the Export and Import Permits  Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade.
The following exceptions for any carbon or specialty steel product may be imported under
general licensing:
(i) where the total value for duty of the goods, as determined under  the Customs Act, is not
more than $5,000.00;  and
(ii) where those goods are classified as Canadian goods returned.8. See Section 7.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada may apply for a permit to import.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Nil.
11. Documents required upon actual importation:(i) import licence;  and(ii) documents in accordance with the Customs Act.
12. Any applicant may directly apply for a permit via customs brokers equipped with authorized
computer terminals.  Permit fees range from $10.00 to $26.00 (according to the value of the goods).
This fee does not cover the cost of any additional services provided by such issuers.
Permits may also be requested, by fax, from the Department of Foreign Affairs and
International Trade in Ottawa for which the associated fees range from $15.00 to $31.00 (according to
the value of the goods).
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section 6.Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.
VI ANIMALS AND PLANTS
A. PLANT PROTECTION ACT
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1. A "Permit to Import", outlining the plant health conditions that must be met before such
things as  plants, plant parts and plant products may be imported, is a requirement.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Under Section 32 of the Plant Protection Regula tions and pursuant to the Plant Protection Act,
the prospective importer must apply in writing for an import permit for the importation of plants, plant
products and any other matter that is a plant pest, is infested or could be infested with a plant pest or
that constitutes or could constitute a biological obstacle to the control of a plant pest.  The permit is
required for each source or exporter of the regulated products.
3. The system applies to plants, plant products and other matter from all countries.4. The permit system is intended to ensure that plants, plant  products and other matter imported
conform with Canada's plant protection import requirements, to protect against the introduction of
plant pests into Canada.
5. The Plant Protection Act and the Plant Protection Regulations.
Yes.  No.   No.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. (a) A permit must be issued prior to importation.  Written permit applications may be mailed or
faxed.  Permits can be issued in 48 hours, provided all information on the application is complete and
accurate. In emergency situations,  the permit may be issued as soon as possible.
(b) No.  An application must be made in writing and processed through the proper channels.(c) No.(d) Yes.
8. The plant protection import permit may be refused on grounds that the  plants, plant products
or other matter intended for import will result or is lik ely to result in the  introduction into Canada of a
plant pest.  The importer is advised of the reasons for any refusal;  these are based on a pest risk
assessment.  The Plant Protection Regulations do not describe an appeal procedure in cases where a
permit is refused.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada, and any person who is authorized to live in Canada may apply for a
permit to import.
Documentational and other requirements for application for a permit to import
10. Information required on application:
- the name, address and telephone number of the importer:
- the name and address of the exporter;G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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- the name (Common and Latin) and a description of the pest, plant or other matter;
- the purpose for which the pest, plant or other matter is to be admitted into Canada;- the place at which the pest, plant or other matter will enter Canada and its destination
within Canada;
- the means by which the pest, plant or other matter will be transported and the
precautions that will be taken to prevent the spreading of any pest while being
transported;
- the place where the pest, plant or other matter was propagated, produced or obtained;- the number of packages, if sent by mail or courier service.
11. The documents specified on the permit (e.g., phytosanitary certificate, certificate of
inspection, certificate of treatment, certificate of origin, affidavit, etc.) are required upon importation.
12. Yes, between $15 and $250, depending on the reason for importation and the availability and
the need for pest risk assessment.
13. Full payment is required before a permit can be issued.Conditions of permit
14. The permit is generally valid for three years from date of issuance unless otherwise stated on
the permit, where it may be valid for a shorter period.  The permit may be valid for one or multipleimportations.  When a permit has expired, the person must re-apply for a new permit.
15. No.16. No.17. Conditions outlining the precautions necessary to prevent the introduction of a pest into
Canada  may be stated on the permit depending on the nature of the imported goods and/or their
origin.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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B. HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT – LIVE ANIMALS, ANIMAL PRODUCTS, BIRDS AND
VETERINARY BIOLOGICS
Outline of system
1. For importation from countries other than the U.S., a permit is required for all animals (except
domesticated dogs and cats, rodents, reptiles, amphibians (except turtles and their eggs)), veterinary
biologics derived through biotechnology and certain animal products and by-products depending on
the species and country of origin.  For importation from the U.S., a permit is required for the
following:  Semen except for equine and canine, embr yos, veterinary biologics, psittacine birds other
than pet birds (limit of 2), turtles, tortoises, skunks, foxes and raccoons.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. See No.1 above.3. Imports are permitted only from countries which are free of serious animal diseases which
may affect the species of animal or bird imported.  However, certain animal products may beimported from countries that are not free of these diseases under an import permit.  The movement of
most live animals between Canada and the United States is exempted from this requirement because
of the relatively disease-free status of the two countries and on the basis of an agreement with respect
to certification procedures between the veterinary services of Canada and the U.S.
4. The permit system is intended to ensure th at all items identified in No.1 are imported in
conformity with Canada's sanitary health regulations to protect against the introduction of diseases
into Canada.  Decisions are made following a risk assessment process.
5. The Health of Animals Act and Regulations thereunder.  Goods, products and animals
requiring permits are specified (see No.1).  There is no authority to waive regulations.
Procedures
6. There is provision for the importation of certain food products to a maximum amount for
sample purposes only under approved conditions.
7.(a) In the case of live animals, animal semen, or animal products, an import permit must be
issued prior to the importation and the permit describes the conditions of importation as it relates to
health certification.  On arrival at the port of entry in Canada:
(i) live animals receive veterinary inspection and the accompanying permit and health
certification are inspected to assure that import requirements are met, and
(ii) in the case of animal semen and animal products, the permit and health certification are
checked.
In the case of biologics, production protocols for each product must be submitted and
approved prior to the issuance of the permit.  They are examined and reviewed to assure the product is
safe, free from contaminants and that the label meets all requirements.
(b) In most cases where permit conditions exist, a permit can be issued as quickly as the
documentation can be processed.
(c) No.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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(d) Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
8. We do refuse to issue import permits on some occasions.  Examples of these are:
(a) When the disease status of a country does not meet minimum criteria, a permit will be
refused.
(b) When a country does not have a satisfactory disease diagnosis capability or disease control
organization, a permit may be refused.
(c) CFIA in consultation and in response to concerns of Health Canada has agreed to refuse to
issue import permits for certain species of animals because of the risk of zoonosis.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada or company registered in Canada.Documentational and other requirements for application for a permit to import
10. Application must be made in writing on the appropriate application form, and must specify
the species, quantities, date of arrival, country of origin and purposes of import.
11. In addition to the Permit to Import Animals and the normal customs invoices, a certificate of
health issued by the veterinary services of the country of origin must accompany the shipment.
12. Yes.13. Yes, payments are requested at the time of submitting the application.Conditions of licensing
14. Will often vary depending on the commodity and the purpose of the importation.  Yes, upon
request by the importer.
15. No.16. No.
17. See No. 6.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.
C. ENDANGERED SPECIES
Outline of system
1. By virtue of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora, of which Canada is a member, specimens of such species and their by-products are listed onG/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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Schedule I established under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International
and Interprovincial Trade Act  (WAPPRIITA) and subject to licensing. Species which may be harmful
to Canadian ecosystems if ever released to the wild, are listed in Schedule II of WAPPRIITA and are
also subject to licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The purpose of this coverage is:
(a) to place a strict limitation on trade in specimens and by-products of species classified as
endangered or harmful to Canadian ecosystems;
(b) to establish a system of monitoring on specimens and by-products susceptible to becoming
endangered through the mechanism of back-to-back licensing; and
(c) to allow individual countries to exercise surveillance on importation in other countries specimens
and by-products of species which are considered endangered by the exporting country only.
3. The system applies to endangered species originating in and exported from all countries.4. The purpose of the licensing system is to allow importation in endangered species and their
byproducts in internationally agreed circumstances and, in the case of species in Schedule II, wherethere are sufficient safeguards and security to prevent escapes to the wild.
5. - Licensing is effected by regulations made under the WAPPRIITA.
- Individual products are not designated in the Act.- Endangered species were placed in Schedules I and II, established by the Governor-
in-Council to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or commitment (see
General Responses).
Procedures
6.I. Information as to the formalities for complying with the requirements of this control is
published in the Canada Gazette, in press releases and in Notices to Importers distributed to
associations and traders and, in addition, available upon request from the Department of the
Environment.
- Not applicable.
- Not applicable.- Not applicable.
Questions II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XI are not applicable.
7.(a) Individual import permits can be applied for at least 60 days prior to the expected date of
arrival and are not granted retrospectively.
(b) An individual import permit is normally granted after a review period of 2-6 weeks provided
the criteria for issuing a permit are met.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/4
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(c) Not applicable.
(d) Permit applications are processed by the CITES Administrator of the Department of
Environment Canada.
8. If the criteria have not been met, the applicant will be informed. In such event, the applicant
may request reconsideration by providing new information.
9. Citizenship and residency are not criteria.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The importer is required to provide all the information requested under the Convention, the
Act and regulations depending on the type of species he intends to import.
- Not applicable.
- As stated above.
CITES documents issued by the appropriate CITES authorities in the country of origin or in
any subsequent re-exporting country, must accompany all applications.  Products arriving in Canada
without a duly authentic CITES export permit will not be cleared by Canada Customs and are subjectto seizure.
11. Documents as in 10 and the customs entry forms are required.12. No fees.13. Not applicable.Conditions of licensing
14. CITES import permits are valid for 6 months from the date of issue.  The period of validity
may be extended by the issuance of a replacement permit.
15. No.16. No.
17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.
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