About Advisory Opinions

The advisory opinion (AO) process is a tool provided by the Export Controls Division as a courtesy to assist individuals with learning to navigate the Export Control List and understanding the commodity assessment process. The AO is not a legislated requirement and does not bind the Minister's discretion under the Export and Import Permits Act or its regulations. To obtain a binding decision, an Application for Export Permit must be submitted.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:40 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:40 (UTC)
contact_email ITA@international.gc.ca
criticality_level []
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2023-10-31 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["notice", "advisory opinions", "AO", "tool", "export", "application", "permit", "control", "list"], "fr": ["avis", "avis consultatif", "AC", "aider", "exportation", "license", "contrôles", "liste"]}
open_canada_subject ["economics_and_industry"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Au sujet des avis consultatifs
update_frequency not_planned