This closed-door session provides comprehensive analysis of the complex interplay between Canadian and U.S. export and reexport controls. This workshop is designed to lay the groundwork for the main conference, serving as a refresher for experienced professionals and as an in-depth introduction for those new to export compliance. Get up to speed on the newest requirements for your business operations and navigate common pitfalls to avoid when developing and implementing a global trade compliance program.

Topics will include:

• Identifying the key program weaknesses to strengthen and update: Ensuring your 2025 compliance blueprint is full up-to-date comprehensive and actionable
• Navigating new export and reexport compliance risks amid supply chain pressures
• Understanding and recognizing classification differences between the CGP, EAR, ECL and ITAR-and incorporating recent changes into your licensing strategy and use of exemptions/exceptions
• How to satisfy BIS and DDTC requirements to prevent EAR and ITAR license and agreement denials, and RWAs
• Best strategies for monitoring export and reexport activities and maintaining compliance with economic sanctions: Making certain that policies, procedures, and systems are aligned and incorporate the latest regulatory updates
• Optimizing recordkeeping, automation and document storage and retrieval: How exporter are upgrading their capabilities