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Requirements for exporting prohibited firearms.

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Publisher: Global Affairs Canada
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Keywords: notice controlled firearms related goods ammunition export permit prohibited import

Requirements for exporting prohibited firearms.

Record Modified: Oct 8, 2025
Record Released: Aug 23, 2024
Publisher: Global Affairs Canada
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Keywords: notice controlled firearms related goods ammunition export permit prohibited import

The following guidelines relate to applications to export firearms, their related goods and ammunition.

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Keywords: notice controlled firearms related goods ammunition export permit common scenarios

Firearms - Frequently asked questions

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Applying for an Export Permit for Firearms, Related Goods and Ammunition.

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Information concerning related persons.

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Keywords: notice related persons related group control corporation import sale purchase arm's length relative

This Handbook is intended as a reference tool for exporters and brokers, and provides practical information about the administration of …

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Keywords: notice export brokering controls handbook

The purpose of the amendments is to align the regulations with existing permit application processes. The benefits of these amendments …

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Keywords: notice backgrounder amendments export perments regulations

The Government of Canada is a State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT or the Treaty) as of September …

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Keywords: notice brokering control state party arms trade treaty ATT article 10

Canada is deeply concerned by the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong by the Standing Committee of the …

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Keywords: notice export control list Hong Kong