On February 3, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to those have been enlisted by the Russian regime to “echo the Kremlin’s talking points and attempt to justify the atrocities happening across Ukraine”. These amendments list an additional thirty-eight individuals and sixteen entities under Schedule 1 of the Regulations and took effect on February 2, 2023. There are now over 1,400 parties listed under…

On January 31, 2023, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to the “ongoing repression of the people of Myanmar by the military”. These amendments list an additional six individuals under the Schedule of the Regulations, and include a new prohibition on the export, sale, supply or shipment of aviation fuel (wherever situated globally) destined for Myanmar or any person in Myanmar. These amendments took effect on January…

On January 13, 2023, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to “acts of significant corruption that are fueling the crisis in the country”. These amendments list an additional two individuals under the Schedule of the Regulations and took effect on January 12, 2023. There are now thirteen individuals listed under the Schedule of the Regulations. All of the newly listed individuals are believed to be “using their…

On January 9, 2023, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to those who “systematically violate human rights and spread the Iranian regime’s propaganda and misinformation”. These amendments list an additional two individuals and three entities under Schedule 1 of the Regulations and entered into force on January 6, 2023. Unlike past announcements, the government’s News Release provides particulars describing each newly designated individual and entity. There…