The Trade Controls Bureau (TCB) authorizes, under the discretion of the

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, the import and export of goods restricted by

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s and/or

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. It also monitors the trade in certain goods and ensures the personal security of Canadians and citizens of other countries by restricting trade in dangerous goods and other materials.Trade Controls Bureau
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References

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