Sanctions: Grave breach of international peace and security in Haiti

Canada is imposing new sanctions against Haitian armed gangs and the persons who support them in response to ongoing grave breaches of international peace and security.

These gangs and their supporters terrorize vulnerable populations in Haiti, and have precipitated a humanitarian crisis in the country that includes the resurgence of cholera.

They are committing unspeakable violence against affected populations, including widespread sexual violence, and impeding the delivery of critical services.

The sanctions that Canada is imposing are intended to stop the flow of illicit funds and weapons to weaken and disable criminal gangs.

Regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act

The Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations prohibit persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada from engaging in any activity related to any property of listed persons or providing financial or related services to them.

These measures prohibit persons in Canada and Canadians outside Canada from engaging in any activity related to any property of these listed persons or providing financial or related services to them. Individuals listed in response to gross and systematic human rights violations are also inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The specific prohibitions are set out in the regulations.

Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List

A list of all sanctions that have been issued by the Government of Canada against implicated individuals and entities can be found within the Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List.

Regulations against individuals and entities

The names of the individuals and entities that have been added to the schedule of the regulations since November 3, 2022 are the following:

Sanctions compliance

It is the responsibility of all persons in Canada and Canadians abroad to comply with Canada’s sanctions. This includes individuals and entities.

Contravention of Canadian sanctions is a criminal offence. Possible violations and offences are investigated and enforced by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Mandatory or voluntary disclosures of violations of sanctions can be made to the RCMP at:

Federal Policing Operations - Intake Unit
RCMP
73 Leikin Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1A 0R2

Fax: 613-825-7030
Email: RCMPTFReporting-GRCdenonciationAFT@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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