On August 26, 2024, Canada announced that it will be implementing a 100% surtax on all imports of “Chinese-made EVs” and a 25% surtax on imports of certain steel and aluminum products from China. Canada has explained that its rationale for these measures is “to level the playing field for Canadian workers and allow Canada’s… Continue reading Canada to Impose 100% Import Surtax on EVs from China…
In an effort to combat sanctions evasion, on August 19, 2024, recent amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (“PCMLTFA”) and its regulations came into force, expanding the reporting obligations for “reporting entities” The recent amendments include a newly created “sanctions evasion offense” under the PCMLTFA, which is defined as:… Continue reading Changes to Canada’s Sanctions Enforcement Regime
We are thrilled to announce that Hugh Jones has been chosen to participate in the WTO’s inaugural Young Trade Leaders Programme for 2024! This prestigious initiative aims to deepen understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among emerging leaders. Hugh will join just eight exceptional individuals from six continents in this groundbreaking programme. Please… Continue reading Exciting News!
On July 20, 2023, Canada announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Russia Regulations”) targeting individuals and entities associated with Russia’s “military industrial complex” and Russian efforts to “Russify Ukraine’s culture”. The amendments also create additional prohibitions associated with “arms and related material” under section 3.13 of the Russia Regulations. These… Continue reading Russia’s “Military Industrial Complex” and Russian Celebrities Subject to New…
During the month of June, Canada has issued new sanctions targeting individuals and entities in Ukraine, Haiti, and Iran. It has also enacted new sanctions regulations to target Russian collaborators in Moldova. Further, the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade released a report regarding its legislative review of the Justice of Victims… Continue reading Canada Sanctions: June Update
On May 19, 2023, at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced two new packages of sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, effective retroactively as of May 18, 2023. These new sanctions are intended to “apply pressure on Russia to end its war of choice”. The first set… Continue reading New Sanctions Announced Against Russia
On May 3, 2023, Canada announced additional sanctions, effective retroactively as of April 28, 2023, against one Iranian entity and nine Iranian individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Iran Regulations”) for “their role in gross and systemic human rights violations”. The individuals listed include members of the “so-called Morality Police unit that… Continue reading Eleventh Package of Sanctions Announced Against Iran “For Continued Human…
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