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Other Government Departments and Agencies: Reference List for Exporters
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To help ensure that prohibited and controlled goods are not illegally exported from Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency assists other federal government departments and agencies by administering and enforcing legislation and regulations on their behalf. Inquiries about these exporting regulations should be directed to the relevant department or agency. Below is a list of some of the most commonly exported commodities that may require permits and/or certificates from other federal government departments and agencies.
| Government Department/Agency Name, Web address, Telephone number |
Commodities/Area of Responsibility |
|---|---|
Canada Post |
Certain items cannot be exported by mail, e.g. perfumes, liquids, perishables, alcohol and tobacco. |
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency www.inspection.gc.ca 1-800-442-2342 |
Food, plants, animals and related products |
Canadian Grain Commission |
Buckwheat Cereal, oilseeds, pulses Corn Mixed grains |
| Canadian Heritage www.canadianheritage.gc.ca 1-866-811-0055 |
Goods on the Canadian Cultural Property Export Control List |
| Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission www.cnsc.gc.ca 1-800-668-5284 |
Nuclear material, equipment and technology Nuclear-related, dual-use material, equipment and technology Radiation emitting devices |
| Environment Canada www.ec.gc.ca 1-800-668-6767 |
Endangered animals and plants Hazardous recyclable material Hazardous waste Ozone-depleting substances Note: Provincial export permits may be required. Contact the appropriate provincial or territorial government. |
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada www.international.gc.ca 1-877-808-8838 |
Goods exported to countries on the Area Control List and/or subject to United Nations sanctions. Goods on the Export Control List Firearms, military weapons |
| Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca 1-800-267-9675 |
Controlled substances Controlled or restricted drugs Narcotics Precursor chemicals |
| National Energy Board www.neb.gc.ca 1-800-899-1265 |
Butane Ethane Electricity Gas Oil Propane |
| Natural Resources Canada www.nrcan.gc.ca 1-866-539-0766 (Diamonds) 613-948-5200 (Explosives) |
Diamonds (Kimberley Process Office) Explosives |
| Transport Canada www.tc.gc.ca 1-800-333-0371 |
Transportation of dangerous goods |
For detailed information on exporting, visit the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Centre at www.cbsa.gc.ca/sme-pme. For more information, within Canada call the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply. Agents are available Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00 local time, except holidays). TTY is also available within Canada: 1-866-335-3237.
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