Trecklin and Everyone,
Festool dealers have contracts with Festool USA in the USA and Canada. In other countries the local importer might be owned by Festool or might be independent. In all cases the distribution contract defines where the dealer may ship Festool products.
International law as well as the laws of the USA and Canada restricts unauthorized export. In fact, if Festool USA wanted to use the strictest import rules, they could restrict personal importation of their products.
Canada has great concerns about safety. They have relaxed slightly over the years, so Canada will accept certification for safety by UL of the USA. At this time UL has not approved any version of CMS.
On the main FOG topic selection page Shane has a locked topic in which he keeps us posted of expected release of new Festool products in North America.