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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/8 | Canada | 2009 | MEAs implementation and compliance, Biodiversity…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Animal protection, Plant protection
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Import licences | Other | Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation…
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) establishing an import licensing system for endangered species
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/20 | Canada | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Energy | 5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act - The Nuclear…
5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act - The Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9): comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology) . Under this system, any person proposing to conduct these activities in Canada must do so only in accordance with a license. The Commission may not issue a license unless it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to conduct the activity to be authorized, and that the applicant will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment , the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/20 | Canada | 2021 | Other environmental risks mitigation | Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Energy | 6. Canadian Energy Regulator Act: The National…
6. Canadian Energy Regulator Act: The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) was repealed and replaced with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the CER Act). The Canadian Energy Regulator Act and the National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Part VI Regulations) made under the predecessor NEB Act control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports.The [main] purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest. However, an application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI Regulations, which include, inter alia: environmental requirements.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/20 | Canada | 2021 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Agriculture, Fisheries, Other | 9. Health of Animals Act - the importation of…
9. Health of Animals Act - the importation of live terrestrial and aquatic animals, animal and aquatic animal products, animal by-products, aquatic animal carcases, animal pathogens, and other things (such as used equipment) may be imported under certain conditions. Imports are permitted from countries that have negotiated export market access with Canada and comply with the negotiated animal health conditions. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)-listed species which require an additional permit from Environment Canada; Other federal domestic requirements for introduction of aquatic animals into natural waters under Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/20 | Canada | 2021 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
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Import licences | Other | 11. The Wild Animal and Plant Protection and…
11. The Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act: The Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR) is established under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA). It serves for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). WAPTR contains three Schedules; two of these Schedules (Schedule I and II) list species that are subject to licensing requirements. Schedule I lists species that are listed in one of the three Appendices to the CITES. Schedule II of WAPTR lists species which may be harmful to Canadian ecosystems if ever released into the wild. Schedule III of WAPTR lists species which are recognized as endangered or threatened in Canada. The trade controls under WAPTR apply to live specimens as well as parts and derivative products.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Other | 5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c…
5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) - comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology) . Under this system, any person proposing to conduct these activities in Canada must do so only in accordance with a license. The Commission may not issue a license unless it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to conduct the activity to be authorized, and that the applicant will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment , the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Other environmental risks mitigation | Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Energy | 6. The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act)…
6. The National Energy Board Act (the NEB Act) was repealed and replaced with the Canadian Energy Regulator Act (the CER Act). The Canadian Energy Regulator Act and the National Energy Board Act Part VI (Oil and Gas) Regulations (Part VI Regulations) made under the predecessor NEB Act control imports of natural gas, whether in gaseous or liquid state, by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank trucks or tankers. Imports are authorized by both licences and orders. Licences are issued for long-term imports while orders are used in the case of long-term small volume imports, emergency imports or and short-term large volume imports.
The [main] purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest. However, an application for a licence may be refused for failure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI Regulations, which include, inter alia: environmental requirements. |
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Import licences, Other environmental requirements | Agriculture, Fisheries, Other | 9 Health of Animals Act - the importation of live…
9 Health of Animals Act - the importation of live terrestrial and aquatic animals, animal and aquatic animal products, animal by-products, aquatic animal carcases, animal pathogens, and other things (such as used equipment) may be imported under certain conditions. Imports are permitted from countries that have negotiated export market access with Canada and comply with the negotiated animal health conditions. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)-listed species which require an additional permit from Environment Canada; Other federal domestic requirements for introduction of aquatic animals into natural waters under Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/19 | Canada | 2020 | Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem,…
Animal protection, Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
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Import licences | Other | 11 The Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations …
11 The Wild Animal and Plant Trade Regulations (WAPTR) is established under the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA). It serves for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). WAPTR contains three Schedules; two of these Schedules (Schedule I and II) list species that are subject to licensing requirements. Schedule I lists species that are listed in one of the three Appendices to the CITES. Schedule II of WAPTR lists species which may be harmful to Canadian ecosystems if ever released into the wild. Schedule III of WAPTR lists species which are recognized as endangered or threatened in Canada. The trade controls under WAPTR apply to live specimens as well as parts and derivative products.
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Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CAN/18 | Canada | 2019 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
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Import licences | Other | 5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c…
5. Nuclear Safety and Control Act (S.C., 1997, c.9) - comprehensive regulatory control system for the import, export, transfer, possession and use of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology) . Under this system, any person proposing to conduct these activities in Canada must do so only in accordance with a licence. The Commission may not issue a licence unless it is satisfied that the applicant is qualified to conduct the activity to be authorized, and that the applicant will make adequate provision for the protection of the environment , the health and safety of persons, and the maintenance of national security and measures required to implement international obligations to which Canada has agreed.
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