On June 1, 2023, Canada enacted the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. The Regulations are targeted sanctions, which will serve to undermine Russia’s influence over Moldova and reaffirm its commitment to continue to use its sanctions regime to target foreign states that are supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Regulations entered into force on May 30, 2023 and list seven individuals and one…