2008-12-19

1. This revision replaces the “In Brief” page dated September 4, 2008. This “In Brief” page has been revised to denote changes made as a result of the Government of Canada’s Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative, an initiative aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicate requirements, streamlining certain commercial processes and modifying complex policies and forms. Accordingly, the following changes were made:
   1. The requirement to obtain prior permission to microfilm records has been dispensed with, provided all microfilmed and electronically imaged records meet the conditions as noted in National Standard of Canada CAN/CGSB-72.11-93 Microfilm and Electronic Imaging as Documentary Evidence.
   2. Single contact information is provided for importers requesting to maintain records at locations other than their place of business, both within and outside of Canada.
2. This memorandum was previously titled D17-1-21, Maintenance of Records and Books in Canada by Importers, dated June 28, 2000.
3. This memorandum was revised to explain the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) policy concerning the maintenance of records at a place other than the importer’s place of business, in and outside of Canada.