On October 21, 2016, the Government of Canada published amendments to its trade and economic sanctions against the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (“DPRK”) contained in the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) (the “Regulations”) made under the United Nations Act. Amending the Regulations enables the Government of Canada to incorporate into Canadian law the additional sanctions measures adopted by the United Nations Security Council in…
On May 7, 2016, the Government of Canada announced that it will lift its comprehensive trade sanctions against Belarus. The change reflects Canada’s acknowledgement of the recent actions taken by the Government of Belarus, including the release of political prisoners and a presidential election marked by improved adherence to international norms. Lifting sanctions against Belarus will bring Canada into alignment with actions taken by the United States and European Union since October 2015. Canada imposes…
On March 18, 2016, Canada further expanded its sanctions against Russia and Ukraine, adding 2 individuals and 10 entities to the list of designated persons under Schedule 1 of the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Russia Regulations”). Canada also added 3 individuals and 4 entities to the list of designated persons under the schedule to the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations (the “Ukraine Regulations”). An unofficial copy of the regulations amending the Russia Regulations…
On February 5, 2016, the Government of Canada announced changes to its comprehensive economic and trade sanctions against Iran. The changes signal Canada’s willingness to re-engage in dialogue with Iran and follow the International Atomic Energy Agency’s announcement, on January 16, 2016, that Iran had fulfilled all necessary commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”). January 16, 2016 is known as “Implementation Day”. On that date, the United Nations Security Council (“UNSC”), in accordance with Resolution…