[Bcma-l] CMA, Communiqué: Strengthening the Cu ltural Property Export and Import Act

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Subject: 	CMA, Communiqué: Strengthening the Cultural Property Export 
and Import Act [REF5360000374000003738]
Date: 	Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:18:00 -0400
From: 	Canadian Museums Association des musées canadiens 
<lmcconnell@museums.ca>



    Strengthening the Cultural Property Export and Import Act


Ottawa, July 16, 2007 — The Cultural Property Export and Import Act came 
into force in 1977 and is now almost 30 years old. The Department of 
Canadian Heritage is reviewing the legislation to ensure that it remains 
as effective as possible in the protection of Canadian and international 
heritage. Some changes to the Act that could be considered would have 
policy implications or could substantively alter how the Act works to 
protect heritage, and the impact that the Act has on Canadians. The 
Government is therefore seeking the views of Canadians on a number of 
issues and options.

If you are interested in contributing to this consultation, information 
and a discussion document designed to encourage public debate and input, 
is available at:
www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/consultations/index_e.cfm 
<http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/consultations/index_e.cfm>