Canada imposed further sanctions against Syria under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the Syrian government's continuing repression of Syrian civilians. The amendments impose a prohibition on the export to Syria of luxury goods as well as an assets freeze and dealings prohibition on three new individuals and three additional entities associated with the Syrian regime.
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Canadian Economic Sanctions
The imposition of economic sanctions against foreign States and non-State actors remains an important instrument for the international community in the enforcement of international norms and laws. Sanctions can encompass a wide variety of measures, including limitations on official and diplomatic contacts or travel, the imposition of legal measures to restrict or prohibit trade or other economic activity between Canada and the target state, or the seizure or freezing of property situated in Canada. In order to maximize the effectiveness of a sanctions regime, particularly one involving trade and economic measures, Canadian policy seeks to ensure that sanctions measures are applied multilaterally whenever possible.
In conjunction with its like-minded partners, Canada eased the sanctions regime taken against Burma under the Special Economic Measures Act following positive steps towards reform in Burma. An arms embargo, covering the export of arms and related material to Burma as well as the providing of associated technical and financial assistance, and an assets freeze and dealings prohibition on designated persons remain in force.
Canada imposed further sanctions against Syria under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the Syrian government's continuing repression of Syrian civilians. The amendments impose an assets freeze and dealings prohibition on twelve new individuals and two additional entities associated with the Syrian regime.
Canada imposed further sanctions against Syria under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the Syrian government's ongoing and escalating repression of Syrian civilians. The new measures impose an assets freeze and dealings prohibition on additional individuals and entities associated with the Syrian regime and expand the prohibition on financial services with persons in Syria to include all such services.
Canada imposed further sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures Act in order to maintain unity with the measures recently announced by the Foreign Ministers of the European Union member states. The amendments impose an assets freeze and dealings prohibition on three new individuals and five additional entities of proliferation concern.
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