It's a similar problem with importing Ducati's from the US as well.
The RIV requires that you obtain a recall clearance letter. It is provided by the manufacturer via an authorized dealership, US or Canadian. In the case of a Ducati, it's a 500$ piece of paper. Not a typo, five-hundred bucks.
It appears Ducati NA enjoys being a prick and will not deliver said clearance letters to bikes less than 2 year old. Gotta love protectionism.
On the other hand, some people have successfully print-screened the "no outstanding recalls" with VIN (from the service computer at the local Ducati dealer), and put on official authorized dealership letterhead. Free, but you need to be buddies with someone working there.
Don't even think of forging the damn thing because you want a 2009 bike... The RIV says they regularly send said clearance letters to Ducati NA for a legitimacy check. Wouldn't be fun to have your bike crushed 3 years later.
Sorry for the threadjack gvan. Back on topic...