Canadian Sanctions on Belarus

Canada has introduced a series of measures restricting its economic and political relations with Belarus. Here is a simplified overview:

1. Asset freeze

   • Individuals and entities listed under sanctions cannot access their money or property in Canada.

   • Canadians are prohibited from doing business with them.

2. Financial restrictions

   • No loans or credit longer than 90 days to sanctioned persons or companies.

   • Canadians cannot buy bonds, securities, or financial instruments from them.

3. Insurance ban

   • Canadian companies cannot provide insurance or reinsurance to sanctioned Belarusian entities, especially in the aviation sector.

4. Petroleum ban

   • No imports of petroleum products from Belarus.

   • Related services (such as shipping or insurance) are also prohibited.

5. Potash ban

   • Import or trade of Belarusian potassium chloride (used in fertilizers) is forbidden.

6. Luxury goods ban

   • No exports of luxury goods to Belarus.

   • No imports of Belarusian luxury goods into Canada.

7. Restricted goods and technologies

   • Export of sensitive technologies and materials that could be used for weapons production is banned.

   • Includes “dual-use” goods with both civilian and military applications.

8. Aviation restrictions

   • No insurance, maintenance, or spare parts for Belarusian aircraft or companies.

9. Travel restrictions

   • Sanctioned individuals are inadmissible to Canada.

10. Indirect assistance ban

• Canadians cannot help others to bypass or violate these sanctions.

Exceptions

• Pension payments and personal expenses may still be allowed.

• Legal services and diplomatic activities are permitted.

• Special permits may be issued by Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in exceptional cases.