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)

FTA country

FTA country means a country from which imports of beef and veal are not subject to the tariff rate quota in accordance with a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada. (pays ALÉ)

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 September 30 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 September 30 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)