An overview of Canada’s sanctions toolkit, current sanctions measures, information on exceptions, permits and certificates, best practices on how to conduct thorough due diligence illustrating sector-specific considerations, and an overview of enforcement mechanisms.
For government and economic development agencies, risk factors for sanctions violations may include:
• Foreign investment or exchange of funds
• Contracts for the supply of goods and services
• Exchange of information with persons located in or originating from a sanctioned country
• Travel of personnel to a sanctioned country or peripheral region
• International partnerships
• Recruitment of foreign personnel