Economic Sanctions
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Acquittal of Halifax man shows Canada’s economic sanctions are just ‘paper tigers,’ expert saysCanada's economic sanctions regime has been on the books since 1991 but the first trial under the legislation didn't happen until 2019. Here's how and why it all fell apart.PoliticsFeb 4, 2021
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China, 25 other countries call on Western nations to lift sanctions amid coronavirusAmong the countries that backed the statement were half a dozen that face sanctions by the United States, European Union or other Western nations including Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Russia, Syria and Venezuela.WorldOct 6, 2020
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August trial set for Halifax man accused of violating Canada’s international economic sanctionsNader Kalai is the first person to face trial over allegedly breaching Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act.CrimeMay 29, 2020
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Halifax man first to face trial for violating Canada’s international economic sanctions'This is the most interesting case we've ever seen in Canadian sanctions legislation and it hasn't even started yet,' says a Canadian law professor.CanadaNov 12, 2019
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China pushes for U.S. to ‘correct’ economic sanctions against IranA foreign ministry spokesman said Beijing opposes nuclear proliferation but rejects Washington's unilateral sanctions.WorldJul 19, 2019
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Saudi Arabia pledges to react to any sanctions imposed by other states over missing journalistThe kingdom will respond to any measure against it with bigger measures, the source said, adding: "The Saudi economy has vital and influential roles for the global economy."CrimeOct 14, 2018
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Ottawa announces more sanctions over Ukraine crisisThe federal government has announced more sanctions and travel bans in response to the crisis in Ukraine. They affect 11 Russians and Ukrainians.CanadaJun 21, 2014
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West plans more Russia sanctions as military observers held in UkraineThe White House said U.S. sanctions could be announced as early as Monday.CanadaApr 26, 2014
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Crimea crisis: Does Putin care about sanctions against Russia?Western sanctions don't seem to faze Russian President Vladimir Putin, who on Tuesday signed an agreement to formally make Crimea a part of the Russian Federation.PoliticsMar 18, 2014
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