The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board is an arms-length agency of the Department of Canadian Heritage that was established by section 18 of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act. The Act provides for a 10 member Board that is appointed Governor-in-Council and is comprised of two members, including the Chairperson, chosen generally from residents in Canada; up to four members who are or have been officers, members or employees of art galleries, museums, archives, libraries or other similar institutions in Canada; and up to four members who are or have been dealers in or collectors of art, antiques or other objects that form part of the national heritage. All Board members are part time.

Employees of the Movable Cultural Property Directorate, whose offices are located in the National Capital Region, provide secretariat services to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board.