Does Canada have a trade embargo with Iran?

In 2013 alone, the Canadian government (under Stephen Harper) has imposed a complete trade embargo on Iran and economic sanctions and travel restrictions against 78 individuals and 508 companies and organizations.

Can you import from Iran to Canada?

Canada Imports from Iran was US$25.48 Million during 2020, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Canada Imports from Iran – data, historical chart and statistics – was last updated on October of 2021.

What countries does Canada have sanctions against?

Canada’s sanctions apply an arms and related materials embargo on the following countries:

• Central African Republic.
• Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Eritrea.
• Iran.
• Iraq.
• Lebanon.
• Libya.
• Myanmar.

Does Canada have an OFAC list?

The Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List includes individuals and entities subject to specific sanctions regulations made under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (JVCFOA).

Is Iran still sanctioned?

The final agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, was adopted on 18 October 2015. As a result, UN sanctions were lifted on 16 January 2016. The UN arms embargo on Iran expired on 18 October 2020, as agreed in Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal, allowing Iran to import foreign military equipment.

What does Iran export to Canada?

Iran’s exports to Canada stood at 34,483 tons worth $33.38 million, up 201.69% in tonnage and down 51% in value year-on-year. Iran mainly exported floorings, copper, pistachios and dates to Canada during the 12-month period.

Does Canada have sanctions on Russia?

Canada has placed sanctions on the Russian-occupied Crimea region of Ukraine and on Ukrainian individuals and entities related to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and the ongoing Russian occupation in parts of eastern Ukraine.

Does Canada trade with Russia?

Russia Exports to Canada was US$817.22 Million during 2019, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

What are the sanctioned countries 2020?

Sanctions Programs and Country Information

When were Iran sanctions lifted?

In November 2018, the U.S. officially reinstated all sanctions against Iran that had been lifted before the U.S. withdrew from the JCPOA. In April 2019, the U.S. threatened to sanction countries continuing to buy oil from Iran after an initial six-month waiver announced in November expired.

What kind of sanctions does Canada have on Iran?

The Canadian sanctions in respect of Iran are set out both in the SEMA and United Nations Act regulations. For more information about the Iran sanctions, please see our February 2016 Blakes Bulletin: First Step to Re-engagement: Canada Rolls Back Iranian Sanctions.

Are there still sanctions in place on Iran?

Sanctions imposed against Iran by Canada pursuant to the UN Act have been implemented through the Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Iran (the UN Regulations).

How are sanctions imposed by the Canadian government?

The Government of Canada enacts into Canadian law sanctions adopted by the UN Security Council through regulations made under the United Nations Act. Currently, regulations under the United Nations Act impose sanctions in respect of the following jurisdictions:

Are there any restrictions on travel to Canada from Iran?

The Regulations Implementing the United Nations Resolutions on Iran, as amended, implement the decisions of the Security Council in Canadian domestic law. Implementation of the travel restrictions imposed under UNSC Resolutions is ensured in Canada under existing provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.