GAC Sanctions
CANADAGlobal Affairs Canada (CANADA) maintains 19 active sanctions programs targeting 18 countries, including Belarus, China, Guatemala, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Moldova and Myanmar. This page lists every GAC program, what each restricts, and links through to the affected countries and the underlying legal sources.
Programs
19
Countries targeted
18
Countries targeted by GAC
GAC Sanctions Programs
Canada Belarus Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Belarus under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 320 (231 individuals, 89 entities). Earliest listing: 2020-09-28, latest listing: 2025-01-24.
Canada China Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against China under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 13 (12 individuals, 1 entity). Earliest listing: 2021-03-21, latest listing: 2024-12-09.
Canada Extremist Settler Violence Sanctions
Canada's sanctions related to extremist settler violence under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 31 (19 individuals, 12 entities). Earliest listing: 2024-05-16, latest listing: 2026-06-04.
Canada Guatemala Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Guatemala under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 4 (4 individuals). Earliest listing: 2024-02-16, latest listing: 2024-02-16.
Canada Haiti Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Haiti under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 34 (34 individuals). Earliest listing: 2022-11-03, latest listing: 2025-03-20.
Canada Hamas Terrorist Attacks Sanctions
Canada's sanctions related to Hamas terrorist attacks under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 39 (35 individuals, 4 entities). Earliest listing: 2024-02-02, latest listing: 2024-09-17.
Canada Iran Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Iran under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 480 (222 individuals, 256 entities, 2 ships). Earliest listing: 2016-02-05, latest listing: 2026-03-25.
Canada Magnitsky-style Sanctions (JVCFOR)
Canada's Magnitsky-style sanctions under the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Regulations (JVCFOR). Thematic regime targeting corrupt foreign officials and human rights violators. Total designated: 80 (80 individuals). Earliest listing: 2017-11-03, latest listing: 2023-12-07.
Canada Moldova Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Moldova under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 41 (32 individuals, 9 entities). Earliest listing: 2023-05-30, latest listing: 2025-08-26.
Canada Myanmar Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Myanmar (Burma) under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 241 (149 individuals, 90 entities, 2 ships). Earliest listing: 2012-04-24, latest listing: 2025-03-06.
Canada Nicaragua Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Nicaragua under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 35 (35 individuals). Earliest listing: 2019-06-21, latest listing: 2021-11-14.
Canada Russia Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Russia under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 3324 (1717 individuals, 849 entities, 758 ships). Earliest listing: 2014-03-17, latest listing: 2026-06-12.
Canada South Sudan Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against South Sudan under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 2 (2 individuals). Earliest listing: 2014-10-23, latest listing: 2014-10-23.
Canada Sri Lanka Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Sri Lanka under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 4 (4 individuals). Earliest listing: 2023-01-06, latest listing: 2023-01-06.
Canada Sudan Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Sudan under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 18 (11 individuals, 7 entities). Earliest listing: 2024-04-12, latest listing: 2025-03-05.
Canada Syria Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Syria under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 261 (229 individuals, 32 entities). Earliest listing: 2011-05-24, latest listing: 2026-02-13.
Canada Ukraine-related Sanctions
Canada's Ukraine-related sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 553 (493 individuals, 59 entities, 1 ship). Earliest listing: 2014-03-17, latest listing: 2024-05-31.
Canada Venezuela Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Venezuela under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 123 (123 individuals). Earliest listing: 2017-09-22, latest listing: 2025-03-20.
Canada Zimbabwe Sanctions
Canada's sanctions against Zimbabwe under the Special Economic Measures Act. Total designated: 81 (77 individuals, 4 entities). Earliest listing: 2008-09-04, latest listing: 2008-09-04.