Canada's Legislative and Regulatory Framework

The implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in Canada is based on its legislation. The Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Act contains Canada’s requirements to export and import rough diamonds. Canada’s provisions exceed the minimum requirements established by the international Kimberley Process. For example, Canada requires a seal number on containers of rough diamonds exported from Canada, under Section 9 of the Export and Import of Rough Diamonds Regulations.

In addition, Canada monitors the exports of rough diamonds through the reporting of outbound shipments by returning the export declaration portion of Canadian certificates to the Kimberley Process Office.

The implementation of export and import controls is conducted by the Canada Border Services Agency and it is outlined in its Memorandum D-19-6-4.