Certificate of mistaken identity

An individual or entity may apply to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for a certificate stating that they are not the person who has been designated pursuant to the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (JVCFOA), the United Nations Act (UNA) or to a given regulation of the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA).

To apply for a Certificate of mistaken identity, complete the form below. Once submitted, Global Affairs Canada will assess the information and contact you directly if additional information is required.

Applicant information

1. The application is being submitted by:

An individual

A designated entity (corporate representative)

The legal representative of an individual or entity

Other representative of an individual or entity

2. Full name of individual, entity or representative (required)

3. Other names (such as nicknames or aliases, if applicable)

4. Date of birth (if applicable)

5. E-mail address

6. Confirm email address

7. Telephone number

8. Relation to designated Individual or entity (if applicable).

9. Attach photo ID (such as passport, residency card or driver's licence, if applicable).

10. Attach Representation/Counsel authorization form (required if applicable).

Canadian sanctions Act

11. Select the Canadian sanctions Act applicable to the delisting request.

Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA)

Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (JVCFOA)

United Nations Act

Application for Certificate of Mistaken Identity

Designated individual/entity you may have been mistaken for (as indicated on consolidated list):

12. Full name (First name, middle name, last name) (required)

13. Date of birth

14. Item number

15. Attach all documents in support of the application. Ensure that your submission contains the following information:

Circumstances in which you believe you were mistaken for a designated individual or entity
Proof of your identity (such as passport, birth certificate, residency cards or tax documents)

Date modified:: 2025-02-14

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Certificate of mistaken identity

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Canadian sanctions Act

Application for Certificate of Mistaken Identity