1.1 The purpose of this Notice is to provide information to exporters regarding new financial procedures on fees payable pursuant to the Export and Import permits and certificates fees Order and the Softwood Lumber Products Export Permit Fees Regulations.
1.2 The Export and Import Controls Bureau (the Bureau) in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade(DFAIT) has experienced significant levels of accounts receivable on which interest was not charged. In order to reduce these outstanding accounts, new financial administration rules are being introduced. These rules are based on the Interest and Administrative Charges Regulations, made under authority of the Financial Administration Act.