On August 10, 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against STREIT Group (also known as STREIT Group FZE and STREIT Group FZE-LLC) (“Streit Group”) under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”). Effective August 6, 2026, Canada amended the Regulations to add the defence manufacturing company as item… Continue reading Canada Announces Sanctions Against Defence Manufacturer Streit Group
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
On March 16, 2026, on the recommendation if the Minister of Finance (the “Minister”), the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the “CITT”) launched a safeguard inquiry on the importation into Canada of certain vegetable goods. Each person or government wishing to make submissions must abide by the procedure set out in the Notice of Commencement of… Continue reading Canadian International Trade Tribunal Initiates Safeguard Inquiry on Certain Vegetable…
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…
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
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…
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
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 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
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