Movable cultural property
Discover how Canada supports the preservation of artistic, historic and scientific heritage through designation, tax certification, grants and by regulating the import and export of cultural property.
Most requested
- Guide to Exporting Cultural Property from Canada
- Assessment Tool – Exporting Antique Vehicles
- Application guidelines – Movable Cultural Property Grants
- Designated organizations - Movable Cultural Property
- Returns of cultural property
- Annual Report 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21
- Contact the Movable Cultural Property Program
Services and information
About Movable Cultural Property
Learn more about movable cultural property, the Movable Cultural Property Program and the Cultural Property Export and Import Act.
Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board
Learn more about the mandate and activities of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board and its Secretariat.
Designation of institutions and public authorities
Find out what designation is, which Canadian organizations are designated and learn how to apply for designation.
Certification of cultural property
Find out about the certification process and the tax incentives available to encourage donations and sales of cultural property.
Movable Cultural Property Grants
Learn how Movable Cultural Property Grants help designated organizations acquire cultural property of outstanding significance and national importance to Canada.
Import of cultural property
Get information on importing cultural property to Canada, preventing import delays and how Canada helps other countries recover their heritage.
Reviews of refused export permits
Explore the role of the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board in reviewing refused export permits and export delay periods.
Cultural property export permits
Find out what objects require an export permit, how to apply for a permit and how to appeal a refused permit.
Laws and regulations for cultural property
Learn more on the national and international laws and regulations about the import and export of cultural property.