2008-12-09

1. This In Brief page has been revised to denote changes made as a result of the Government of Canada’s Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative. This revision replaces the In Brief page dated September 10, 2008.
2. This memorandum is revised as a result of the Paper Burden Reduction Initiative. The revisions are aimed at eliminating obsolete and duplicated requirements, streamlining certain commercial processes and modifying complex policies and forms. 
3. The key changes to the D20-1-1 are as follows:
   1. The carrier component of this memorandum has been removed.  Air, highway, marine and rail carriers should refer to D3‑1‑8, Cargo – Export Movements for the policy and procedures respecting the report and control of cargo exported from Canada.
   2. The appendices have been removed.
   3. This memorandum has been updated to reflect current contact information.
4. Additional revisions to the text do not affect or change any of the existing policies or procedures contained in this memorandum.