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Memorandum D2-1-2
Foreign Scientific or Exploratory Expeditions in Canada
2011-08-31
- This memorandum has been expanded to include the guidelines and procedures related to the entry of persons and goods for foreign scientific or exploratory expeditions taking place throughout Canada and not just the North. The title has been changed to reflect this expansion.
- The guidelines and procedures to follow when foreign expeditions enter Canada at northern remote locations have been added to this memorandum.
- The guidelines and procedures regarding Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) processing of research vessels and aircraft have been added to this memorandum.
- The CBSA contact information for foreign scientific or exploratory expeditions has been added to this memorandum.
- The issuing office information on the references page has been updated.
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Last modified: 2011-08-31
Summary
This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) clearance policy and procedures for foreign scientific or exploratory expeditions, including Marine Scientific Research (MSR). This information applies to the temporary entry of all foreign scientific or exploratory expedition team members, accompanying foreign crew members, vessels, aircraft, vehicles, animals, equipment, personal goods and tools, associated with the expedition taking place in Canada.
References
| Issuing office | Traveller Border Programs Border Programs Programs Branch |
| Legislative references | Customs Tariff and the Schedule to the Customs Tariff Scientific or Exploratory Expeditions Remission Order Customs Act Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Excise Tax Act, Schedule VII and Part IX, Division III Coasting Trade Act Presentation of Persons (2003) Regulations Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations |
| Headquarters file | N/A |
| Other references | D2-1-1, D3-2-1,D3-5-1, D3-5-7, D8-1-1, D8-1-4, D8-1-7, D19-7-1 and D21-3-1 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea |
| Superseded memoranda D | D2-1-2, June 13, 2008 |
