On June 17, 2025, the Canadian Government announced its most important sanctions since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, comprising its biggest-ever package of vessel- and trade-related sanctions.
Canada is implementing new sanctions banning imports of nearly 1,000 additional products from Russia. The new import restrictions apply to coal, metals and a variety of other goods through which Russia gains revenue from exporting overseas.
In addition to the trade sanctions, they are imposing sanctions on additional individuals, entities and vessels. Also included are new export restrictions which include goods related to the production of chemical and biological weapons, industrial goods and advanced sensitive technologies with dual-use applications. The announcement is available here. For complete information regarding Canada’s sanctions against Russia, refer to Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia.