If you are unsure of the group and item number of the Export Control List (ECL) under which are categorized your controlled goods, please find below some information that will assist you:

1. Review the Guide to Canada’s Export Controls from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT), which can be found at www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/military/documents/exportcontrols-en.pdf
   
   
2. If you are still not sure, you should then submit an Application for an Advisory Opinion by DFAIT through Export Controls Online (EXCOL) at www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/EXCOL/excol-en.asp
   
   
3. Please note that, although you are encouraged to apply through EXCOL, you may submit a paper-form Application for Advisory Opinion (EXT 1790) through DFAIT. There may be additional delays when submitting an application using form EXT 1790 due to the fact that this form will then be input into EXCOL. The form can be found at www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/trade/eicb/forms/documents/EXT1790.pdf

 Do you have sub-contractors accessing controlled goods?

All of your sub-contractors who examine, possess or transfer controlled goods and/or controlled technology must be registered with the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD). As a general guideline, contractual workers who require direct involvement in the acquisition, repair, modification, transfer or disposal of controlled goods and/or controlled technology, or the transmission, reception, interpretation, manipulation or safekeeping of controlled goods and/or controlled technology, must be registered with CGD.

To confirm if a company is registered, please visit the following link: www.cgd.gc.ca/cgdweb/text/regsearch/regsearch_e.htm

 UPCOMING OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Canadian Defence Security and Aerospace Exhibition Atlantic, Halifax – Sept. 6-8, 2006

The CGD, along with the Industrial Security Program (ISP), will take part in the above-mentioned exhibition, organized by the Nova Scotia International Air Show and the Aerospace and Defence Industry Association of Nova Scotia. For additional information, please visit: www.defsecatlantic.ca

TechNet North, Ottawa – Sept. 19-21, 2006

The CGD, along with the ISP, will take part in the exhibition portion of TechNet North 2006, organized by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronic Association (AFCEA). TechNet North 2006 features an innovative professional development conference and a major trade exhibition focused on the latest C4ISR solutions, products and technologies for the North American defence, public safety and security sectors. For additional information, please visit: www.technetnorth.com

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