U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance For Canadian Operations

2022 Conference Agenda

Day 1 – January 26, 2022

• BIS Keynote Address with Matthew Borman, Deputy Assistant Secretary Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security at the U.S. Department of Commerce
• THE U.S-CHINA TRADE LANDSCAPE — AND THE IMPACT ON CANADIAN INDUSTRY: The Latest Expansion of MEU, MIEU, CCMC — and More EAR Requirements: Hidden Lessons for Updating Compliance and Licensing Practices
• CHINA – CASE STUDIES: What Would You Do If?…Real-World Takeaways for Resolving the Biggest Licensing and Compliance Conundrums
• The Continued Effects of COVID 19 on Compliance, Cybersecurity and Data Protection: The Latest Know-How for Preventing Export and Reexport Violations
• Canadian Export Controls & Permit Timelines: How to Programmatically Manage Nuanced Classifications and ChangesCOMPLIANCE BENCHMARKING & BRAINSTORMING: Adapting Your Export and Reexport Program to Rapid Geopolitical, Regulatory and More Changes: How Industry is Revisiting Policies, Procedures and Processes
• “War Stories” and Lessons for 2022-Compliance Weaknesses, Violations and Penalties Under the Microscope: The Lesser-Known Takeaways from Recent Cases Against Companies and Individuals

Day 2 – January 27, 2022

• Third Party and Supply Chain Due Diligence: Vetting Prospective Business Partners, Mitigating New Risks and Updating Your Contingency Plan
• ECONOMIC SANCTIONS: Updating Your Risk-Based Economic Sanctions Compliance Program: The Latest U.S. and Canadian Restrictions, and Their Practical Impact
• Cybersecurity & Ransomware Attacks: Managing New, Emerging Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Compliance Risks
• Employing and Transferring Dual/Third-Country Nationals: Managing the Continued Conflict Between, US Export Controls, Canadian Human Rights and Privacy Laws
• Update on Controlled Goods Program from Public Services and Procurement Canada