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NoticesEXPORT CONTROLS TO MYANMAR (BURMA)Serial No. 100 Last reviewed: August 2006 Table of Contents 1. Purpose1.1 This Notice is to advise exporters that the Canadian Government has decided to add Myanmar (formerly Burma) to the Area Control List (ACL), the list of countries to which the exportation of goods is not permitted without the requirement of obtaining an export permit. 2. Background2.1 This Notice reflects the Canadian Government's response to the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar, the renewed humanitarian crisis on the Thai-Myanmar border and the repressive measures being taken by the ruling military State Law and Order Restoration Council against Aung San Suu Kyi and the pro-democracy movement. In light of the recent resolutions by both the United Nations Commission on Human Rights and the General Assembly deploring the human rights violations in Myanmar, the Canadian Government has decided to add Myanmar to the Area Control List authorized under the Export and Import Permits Act and thus require an export permit for the exportation of all goods to Myanmar. 3. Administration3.1 All export permit applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and permits for humanitarian goods, including food, clothing, medicines, medical supplies, information material, casual gifts and personal effects belonging to persons leavingCanada for Myanmar, will generally be approved. Permits for other goods will generally be denied. 4. Authority4.1 Under the authority of Section 6 of the Export and Imports Permits Act, the Governor-in-Council added Myanmar to the Area Control List effective August 5, 1997. 5. General Instructions5.1 For further information, exporters may contact: Export Controls Division (TIE) Telephone: (613) 996-2387 |
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