On February 7, 2025, the Canadian government announced updates to the Special Economic Measures (Sudan) Regulations. These amendments add two individuals to Schedule I of the regulations, focusing on individuals associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which have been linked to ongoing violence against civilians in Sudan.
The regulations impose a prohibition on dealings with the listed individuals and entities, effectively freezing their assets in Canada. This includes prohibiting any person in Canada or any Canadian outside of Canada from engaging in activities such as:
- Dealing with property owned or controlled by a designated person.
- Facilitating transactions involving a designated person’s property.
- Providing financial services related to such dealings.
- Supplying goods or services to or for the benefit of designated individuals.
- Transferring property to a person outside Canada on behalf of a designated individual.
Additionally, the listed individuals are deemed inadmissible to Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Businesses are advised to assess their compliance with these evolving sanctions. Under the Special Economic Measures Act, Canadians and entities operating in Canada must disclose certain properties owned or controlled by Schedule I individuals or entities and report related transactions to the RCMP. Furthermore, specific entities are required to continuously monitor and report assets linked to Schedule I individuals.
The legislative amendments, which took effect on February 6, 2025, are available on the Global Affairs Canada website.
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