Requirements for Imports and Exports of Prohibited and Controlled Goods

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists other federal government departments and agencies by administering and enforcing legislation and regulations of those organisations. In certain cases, this ensures that prohibited and controlled goods are not illegally imported into or exported out of the country.

Summary

Some government departments and agencies prohibit certain goods from entering or leaving Canada. Certain other goods are controlled, meaning that permits, certificates, labelling or authorizations from a federal department or agency are needed before the goods can be released by the CBSA. Goods are held until the importer or exporter meets all the requirements.

Federal departments and agencies which control goods:

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Canadian Grain Commission
• Canadian Heritage
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
• Canadian Wheat Board
• Environment Canada
• Fisheries and Oceans
• Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
• Health Canada
• Industry Canada
• International Boundary Commission
• Justice Canada, Department of
• Natural Resources Canada
• Transport Canada

Questions concerning other government requirements should be directed to the responsible department or agency.

For more information, please consult the directory of acts and regulations of other government departments and agencies.

Quebec Contact(s):
See National Contact.

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National Contact(s):
Border Information Service - BIS
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064
Toll-free (information): 1-800-461-9999
Web site: http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/menu-eng.html