In recent years, companies in the defense and satellite industries have been struggling to address conflicts between US defense trade controls and human rights/privacy requirements in Canada and other jurisdictions. With a view to addressing these conflicts, International Traffic in Arms Regulations section 126.18 came into effect on August 15, 2011 providing exemptions for certain intra-company, intra-organization, and intra-governmental transfers to employees that are dual or third-country nationals. In October 2011, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) began implementing its Enhanced Security Strategy, including new screening requirements for individuals accessing defense goods and technology in Canada. How have the Canadian and US regimes been working together over the last couple of years? Can companies be assured that compliance with the requirements of Canada's Controlled Goods Program is sufficient for purposes of the ITAR rule? Join us for an update and discussion of these important issues with senior representatives from PWGSC and the US State Department's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.