Review of United Nations Remission Order - C.R.C., c. 1320

Title of the statutory instrument

United Nations Remission Order - C.R.C., c. 1320

Enabling Act

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act (FMIOA)

Rationale

Determining whether the privileges and immunities granted to the United Nations in the Order must be maintained.

Narrative

This Order grants refund or remission of the excise stamp tax on official cheques and for free entry, refund or remission of certain custom duties and taxes.

Date of last review or amendment

Never been reviewed nor amended

Targeted start for review

Not applicable

Status

Completed

Result 

Confirmed. This order gives effect to Canada’s obligations under the Convention on the privileges and immunities of the United Nations. 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