Review of UNESCO Remission Order - C.R.C., c. 1319

Title of the statutory instrument

UNESCO Remission Order - C.R.C., c. 1319

Enabling Act

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act (FMIOA)

Rationale

Determining whether the remission of fees granted for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the Order must be maintained.

Narrative

This Order remits certain duties and taxes on goods imported or purchased by UNESCO.

Date of last review or amendment

Never been reviewed nor amended

Targeted start for review

Not applicable

Status

Completed

Result 

Confirmed. This order operationalizes Canada’s international obligations as a member of UNESCO, which have not changed since membership was affected. Responsibility for UNESCO is shared at the federal level between Global Affairs Canada and Canadian Heritage. There is therefore no requirement to amend the statutory instrument.

Departmental contact

United Nations Division
Global Affairs Canada
Email: extott.mio@international.gc.ca; extott.jla@international.gc.ca