Canada Sanctions

• Convicted in U.S. of violating Iran sanctions, brothers adopt new identities in Ontario

  Amin and Arash Yousefijam were arrested by the U.S. for exporting sensitive goods to Iran. Now they call themselves Ameen and Aurash Cohen.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2024
  
• Canadian-owned company accused of supplying Syria’s chemical weapons program

  Accused procuring metals for Syrian missiles that carry chemical agents, the owner of Hournieh & Sons said the allegations were false.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2023
  
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• Russians could evade Canada sanctions by laundering money, agency warns

  Canada has sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and organizations over Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, prohibiting financial dealings linked to Canada.

  Canada

  May 18, 2023
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• Canada’s imports from Russia dipped nearly 80% since Ukraine invasion

  Industry Canada data show that between March and December 2022, the value of total imports from Russia plunged 78 per cent to $414 million.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2023
• NDP calls Russian sanctions ‘political theatre’ as data shows little action on assets

  Publicly released RCMP data show barely any change in the amount of money frozen in Canadian bank accounts between June and December of last year.

  Politics

  Jan 31, 2023
• Russia, Iran, Myanmar sanctioned by Canada over human rights

  Since Russia's invasion on Feb. 24, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,500 individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2022
• Exclusive: Alberta government seizes Calgary condos for Russian company sanctioned over Ukraine war

  The case highlights confusion over how to enforce Canadian sanctions against Russia.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2022
• Canada sanctions 22 Belarusian officials over Ukraine war as opposition leader visits

  The announcement comes as the country's exiled opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, visits Ottawa for meetings with Joly, members of Parliament and senators.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
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• Canada sanctions 23 Russians, announces $500M military aid package for Ukraine

  The new measures build on the sanctions Canada has imposed on more than 1,400 individuals and entities since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2022
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• Canada to lay fresh sanctions against Russia, provide new aid for Ukraine: sources 

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said on Saturday that she would not meet with Lavrov if she was invited to do so at the G20 meetings.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2022