The Trade Controls Bureau

The Trade Controls Bureau (TID) is responsible for administering the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) which was first enacted in 1947. The EIPA delegates to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (referred to as "the Minister") wide discretionary powers to control the flow of goods contained in specified lists provided for under the Act. The Minister for International Trade provides policy direction in most areas involving market access and trade policy.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:59 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:59 (UTC)
contact_email ITA@international.gc.ca
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open_canada_collection publication
open_canada_date_published 2013-10-02 00:00:00
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title_fr La Direction générale de la réglementation commerciale
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