Canada Announces New Russia Sanctions, Trade Controls
Canada this week announced a host of new sanctions against Russia, designating 77 people, 39 entities and 201 vessels and imposing new export and import restrictions on industrial goods, dual-use technologies and more.
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The announcement is the "biggest-ever package of vessel- and trade-related sanctions" imposed by Canada against Russia, Global Affairs Canada said June 17. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the designations were coordinated with other Group of Seven nations at the G7 summit in Canada earlier in the week.
The U.K. (see 2506170015), Australia (see 2506180005) and others announced new sanctions, but not the U.S.
"As we conclude the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, we are sending a clear message to Russia that the international community will continue to show a united front to support Ukraine for as long as it takes," Anand said.
The new export restrictions target goods related to the production of chemical and biological weapons, along with industrial goods and advanced, dual-use sensitive technologies, Canada said. New import restrictions apply to coal, metals and other goods that Russia exports to earn revenue.
Canada also "upgraded" its sanctions on Surgutneftegas, a major Russian oil and gas company, and its vessel-related sanctions to block the provision of "any services related to already-listed vessels." It also sanctioned 201 more vessels helping Russia move oil, liquefied natural gas, arms and other items.
Other designations target financial entities "directly" helping the Kremlin move money in and out of Russia to pay for arms; people and entities linked to Russia’s shadow fleet; people and entities with ties to Russia's quantum sector; wealthy Russian industrialists, senior government officials and others involved in taking property of foreign companies in Russia for criticizing the war; and others supporting Russia's military industrial complex.