Allocation Method Order (Beef and Veal)

2 The definitions in this section apply in this Order.

Act

Act means the Export and Import Permits Act. (Loi)

applicant

applicant means a resident of Canada who applies for an import allocation. (requérant)

beef and veal

beef and veal means goods set out in the schedule. (boeuf et veau)

distributor

distributor means a distributor that is not a commission broker and that

• (a) buys beef and veal and re-sells them to other businesses; and

• (b) maintains or rents a warehouse and trucks, or purchases warehousing or transportation services in carrying on its trade. (distributeur)

process

process means to substantially change the appearance or nature of beef and veal, including to de-bone, slice, comminute, thermally process, preserve, dehydrate, ferment, render, fractionate, defibrinate or add to the product, but does not include to dress, trim, refrigerate, freeze, package or defrost. (transformer)

processor

processor means a person who has processed beef and veal at their own facilities during the 12-month period ending on October 31 in the calendar year before the calendar year for which the person applies for an import allocation. (transformateur)

retailer-processor

retailer-processor means a retailer who has processed beef and veal at their own facilities during the 12-month period ending on October 31 in the calendar year before the calendar year for which the retailer applies for an import allocation. (détaillant-transformateur)

under-utilization

under-utilization, in relation to an import allocation, means utilization of less than 90% of the quantity allocated to an applicant. (sous-utilisation)