Global Sanctions Index — Americas Regional Sanctions Guide

Canada Sanctions Guide

A higher weighted score means it is easier to comply with a country's sanctions list. A lower score means it is more difficult to comply with sanctions. A score of zero means a country has no autonomous sanctions list. The weighted score is derived from the data integrity, data delivery, and guidance scores. Read more about the methodology here.

1. Does Canada have an autonomous sanctions list?
   Yes.
   

2. What is the name of Canada’s primary sanctions list?
   The Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) list is the primary sanctions list in Canada.
   

3. Who maintains the Canadian primary sanctions list?
   The Parliament of Canada has authorized the imposition of sanctions through the SEMA sanctions list.
   

4. Does Canada adhere to UN sanctions?
   Yes. Canada’s United Nations Act (UNA) allows the Canadian government to implement UN sanctions.
   

5. Does Canada implement any other international sanctions regimes?
   No.