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

January 29, 2025 11:00am

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