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This Notice sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of tariff preference level (TPL) goods for import …

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Publisher: Global Affairs Canada
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This message is to inform you that Global Affairs Canada has recently updated the calendar year utilization reports for certain …

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Global Affairs Canada has prepared new Notices to Importers for the 2021 calendar year TRQs with an application period starting …

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In November 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs publicly announced that, following the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Canada …

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Exports from the United States, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, and Honduras

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Temporary requirements for importing restricted handguns into Canada.

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Keywords: notice controlled firearms related goods ammunition export permit prohibited import restricted handguns Bill C-21

Requirements for exporting prohibited firearms.

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Requirements for exporting prohibited firearms.

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

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Firearms - Frequently asked questions

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