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INFO SAVING WASHINGTON, HONG KONG, NAIROBI

THE IVORY TRADE: CANADIAN POLICY

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YOU WILL WISH TO BE AWARE THAT THE CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION

IN LONDON HAS BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE RELEVANT SECTION OF THE DOE ABOUT THE UK BAN ON ALL IVORY IMPORTS, COMMISSIONED ON 9 JUNE. THE CANADIANS ARE APPARENTLY CONSIDERING INTRODUCING THEIR OWN BAN AND DOE HAVE PROVIDED THEM WITH A COPY OF THE RELEVANT LEGISLATION APPLICABLE IN THE UK CARTICLE 10.(1).(B). OF EC REGULATION 3626/82).

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PLEASE LET US KNOW IF AND WHEN A CANADIAN BAN IS INTRODUCED.

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