Overview
- Foreign Minister Anita Anand announced the measures under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations during the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting near Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Canada designated 13 individuals and 11 entities, including actors tied to the development and deployment of Russia’s drone program.
- For the first time, Canada sanctioned entities that supply IT and cyber infrastructure used in Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
- The package includes several liquefied natural gas firms and lists 100 vessels associated with Russia’s so‑called shadow fleet used to obscure oil shipments.
- Ottawa said the actions align with recent U.S., EU and U.K. steps and respond to priorities outlined by Ukraine.