GAC administers Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA), which prohibits certain goods from entering Canada except under the authority of and in accordance with an EIPA-issued import permit (General Import Permit or Specific Import Permit).
GAC Programs with SWI Data Requirements
Three (3) GAC programs require data in your SWI submission:
- Agricultural Products
- Clothing and Textiles and
- Steel
CBSA outlines its required GAC data elements (and its reasons for each) here.
Questions?
We can help. Cole International has a specialized SWI support team knowledgeable in single-window initiative and its complex requirements.
Participating Government Agencies (PGAs)
1. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
2. Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
3. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
4. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
5. Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
7. Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)