What Canada Defence Production Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. D-1): Interpretation, Powers and Duties of the Minister, Acquisition of Defence Supplies, the Controlled Goods Program, Registration and Examination, Prohibited Activities, and Offences requires
The Defence Production Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. D-1, is the principal Canadian statute providing for the acquisition of defence supplies and the operation of the Controlled Goods Program restricting access to controlled goods including military and dual-use items, and is administered by the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada through the Controlled Goods Directorate. Defence Production Act, section 2 contains the interpretation provisions including the definitions of defence supplies (including arms, ammunition, equipment for Canada's defence) and defence projects (including buildings, aerodromes, military works, and production facilities). Defence Production Act, section 10 confers powers and duties on the Minister including exclusive authority to acquire defence supplies and to construct defence projects required for the Department of National Defence. Defence Production Act, section 16 confers procurement powers to buy, manufacture, construct, and dispose of defence supplies and projects. Defence Production Act, section 24 governs cost assessment and permits the Minister to review contracts and reduce compensation if costs exceed fair and reasonable amounts. Defence Production Act, section 35 defines controlled goods by reference to the Schedule. Defence Production Act, section 36 governs exemptions including for federal public administration employees and prescribed classes. Defence Production Act, section 37 governs prohibited activities and prohibits examining or possessing controlled goods without registration or exemption. Defence Production Act, section 45 sets offences and punishment, including fines up to two million dollars and imprisonment up to ten years for indictable offences. The Act is the controlling Canadian instrument for defence procurement and the Controlled Goods Program.
Pillar: Trade Compliance & Export Controls · Authority: Government of Canada - Department of Justice and Public Services and Procurement Canada (Controlled Goods Directorate) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/D-1/FullText.html
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