Managing Canadian Employee and Contractor/Subcontractor Engagement Under the ITAR, EAR and Controlled Goods Program: Avoiding Costly Missteps Around TAA Clauses, ITAR Exemptions and Deemed Reexports

Laura Palencia
Trade Compliance Manager
Thales Canada, Defence and Security

Lynn Van Buren
Global Compliance Counsel
Spire Global, Inc. (USA)
- Interpreting ITAR 126.18 exemptions for intra-company transfers
- Understanding definition of a regular and non-regular employee
- ITAR 126.5 export exemption: How do you meet conditions for the exemption and maintain ITAR compliance?
- What is DDTC proposing as the new definition of a “defence service” license requirement? How do you qualify for Canadian exemptions?
- HYPOTHETICAL EXERCISE: Understanding the TAA Contract Employee clause to avoid potential violations
- Do’s and don’ts for applying EAR Part 734.20/734.18 requirements and exceptions
- Practical impact of U.S. export controls on hiring and staffing decision-making
- Best practices for communications with HR
- Export control restrictions for nationals of sanctioned countries and other parties
- Privacy, anti-discrimination and human rights considerations affecting screening