On March 22, 2024, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) provided its first public guidance on Canadian sanctions legislation. This guidance, among other things, significantly broadens the scope of prohibited business dealings under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (Russia Regulations). Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, the number of Russian individuals and entities on Canada’s sanctions list has surpassed 2,000 names.
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