Export Controls

Guidance on Export Controls

Current Controlled Destinations

Why is this important for exporters?

Canadian exporters wishing to export items to any nation that has become subject to Canada’s Area Control List and/or any international sanctions and embargos (to which Canada adheres) must be aware of the restrictions and/or additional approvals that may apply to those items. This will depend on the type and origin of the item being exported. More information on Canadian Economic sanctions.

The following countries have (or will potentially) become subject to some Export restrictions and/or additional approvals. Please consult the following country sections as they apply to you.

Belarus

Belarus has not yet been added to Canada’s Area Control List (ACL). However, the Governor-in-Council is currently considering adding Belarus to the ACL. If this happens, any Canadian exporter wishing to export goods and/or technology to this country must obtain an export permit in advance regardless of the nature of the good or its origin.

Currently, no final decisions have been made on Canada’s stance on Belarus. However, updates will be posted on this site as soon as they are available. If you require further information, please visit the Canada Gazette website.

Myanmar (Burma)

Presently, Myanmar is listed on Canada’s Area Control List. This means that any potential Canadian exporter must obtain an Individual Export Permit for the exportation of goods or technology to that country regardless of the nature of the good.

Pakistan

At the present time, Canada maintains a ban on military exports to Pakistan. Exporters wishing to obtain an export permit for goods falling into Group 2 (Munitions) or Group 6 (Missile Technology Control Regime) of the Export Control List will be automatically denied.