Softwood lumber export allocation rules repealed in full

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The Softwood Lumber Products Export Allocations Regulations have been repealed entirely. All operative provisions — including application requirements, residency rules, ministerial considerations for issuing allocations, and reporting obligations for allocation holders — have been removed. Exporters of softwood lumber products who previously relied on these regulations to obtain or hold export allocations should be aware that the framework no longer exists and should seek guidance on any replacement regime. Anyone currently holding or applying for an export allocation under this instrument should treat it as no longer operative.

Who this affects: softwood lumber exporters · export allocation holders · agents and mandataries acting for lumber exporters · foreign exporters using Canadian resident agents