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Canada Announces Additional Sanctions and Amendments to the Russia Regulations

On June 16, 2026, Canada announced new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments, effective as of June 12, 2026, repeal subsections 8(3) and 8(4) of the Regulations, which previously required the Minister of Foreign Affairs (the “Minister”) to make a decision on delisting applications within 90 days of receipt… Continue reading Canada Announces Additional Sanctions and Amendments to the Russia Regulations

New Sanctions in Response to “Russia’s violations against Ukrainian children”

On May 11, 2026, Canada announced new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments, effective as of May 8, 2026, impose sanctions on 23 individuals and 5 entities. Since 2014, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,400 individuals and entities “that are complicit in the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty… Continue reading New Sanctions in Response to “Russia’s violations against Ukrainian children”

Individuals, Entities, and Vessels Targeted in Latest Amendments to the...

On February 24, 2026, Canada announced new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments, effective as of February 19, 2026, impose sanctions on 21 individuals, 53 entities, and 100 vessels. Additionally, amendments were made to Schedule 10.01 to lower the oil price cap (OPC) per barrel on Russian crude oil… Continue reading Individuals, Entities, and Vessels Targeted in Latest Amendments to the…

Canada Announces Additional Sanctions Against Russia

On November 12, 2025, Canada announced new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Russia Regulations”) to impose sanctions against 13 individuals, 11 entities, and 100 vessels from Russia’s “shadow fleet”. Canada states that these new measures target Russia’s “energy revenues and financial enablers, while also degrading its conventional and hybrid military capabilities”.… Continue reading Canada Announces Additional Sanctions Against Russia

Amendments to the Moldova Regulations Impose Additional Sanctions

On August 28, 2025 Canada announced new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments impose sanctions on another 16 individuals and 2 entities “for their role in Russia’s malign interference activities in Moldova”. To date, Canada has sanctioned 32 individuals and 9 entities, as listed in the Schedule of the… Continue reading Amendments to the Moldova Regulations Impose Additional Sanctions

Additional Sanctions and Trade Prohibitions in Latest Amendments to the...

On June 17, 2025 Canada announced three new amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). These amendments impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities, as well as expand on Canada’s vessel sanctions and trade prohibitions. The first and second amendments impose sanctions on an additional 77 individuals and 39 entities to Schedule… Continue reading Additional Sanctions and Trade Prohibitions in Latest Amendments to the…

Canada Sanctions “Haitian Gang Leaders”

On June 21, 2024, Canada announced additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (the “Haiti Regulations”). Canada has sanctioned three “Haitian gang leaders” to address “the escalating gang violence in Haiti, which continues to have devastating effects on the Haitian population”. Canada has stated it has reason to believe that the listed individuals “have… Continue reading Canada Sanctions “Haitian Gang Leaders”

Canada Issues Further Sanctions and Export Prohibitions Targeting Russia

Canada has announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). The first round of sanctions and additional export prohibitions were announced on June 13, 2024, effective June 12, 2024. The second round of sanctions was announced on June 18, 2024, effective June 13, 2024. The first round of sanctions adds 11… Continue reading Canada Issues Further Sanctions and Export Prohibitions Targeting Russia

New Guidance From GAC Regarding Canadian Sanctions

Global Affairs Canada (“GAC”) has provided four new responses to “Frequently Asked Questions” concerning the application of the economic sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act, S.C. 1992, c. 17 (the “SEMA”) and its associated regulations, as well as the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law), S.C. 2017, c. 21… Continue reading New Guidance From GAC Regarding Canadian Sanctions

Acts of Corruption in Guatemala Push Canada to Enact New...

Canada has enacted new sanctions regulations against Guatemala under the Special Economic Measures Act, effective retroactively on February 16, 2024. The new Special Economic Measures (Guatemala) Regulations (the “Guatemala Regulations”), are intended to “support Canada’s ongoing efforts to support the democratically-elected Arévalo government and the people of Guatemala in their fight to strengthen democracy and… Continue reading Acts of Corruption in Guatemala Push Canada to Enact New…

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