Export and Import Permits Act

Export and Import Permits Act

Act of Parliament

The Export and Import Permits Act (French: Loi sur les licences d’exportation et d’importation, EIPA) is an Act passed by the Parliament of Canada originally in 1947 though it has had many amendments over the years.^[1] It was assented originally by King George VI through his agent the Governor General of Canada. At present, contraventions are punishable by a prison term not exceeding ten years. ^[2] The EIPA falls under the control of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada).^[3]

References

1. "Tracing Canadian Acts from the Pre-Internet Era: Canadian Bills, Acts and Amendments" (PDF). Government Information Service, McGill University Libraries. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
2. "Export and Import Permits Act". Revised Statutes of Canada. E-19. 1985.
3. "Export and Import Controls - About Us - Trade Controls Bureau". Government of Canada. Global Affairs Canada. October 2, 2013.