Customs Notice 22-01: New Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

1. The purpose of this notice is to inform importers and exporters that measures imposed by the Government of Canada under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) since February 24, 2022, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, are adopted by the means of the following regulations:

• Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations
• Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations
• Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulation
• Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulation

2. As the regulations under SEMA are frequently amended, and the above links might not be updated right away, it is very important to monitor the Canadian Sanctions website to obtain the most up-to-date information on current sanctions. Most recent sanctions imposed in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, can be monitored here:

• Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia
• Canadian Sanctions Related to Belarus
• Canadian Sanctions Related to Ukraine
• Canadian Sanctions Related to Moldova

3. In addition to the above economic measures, as of February 24, 2022, Global Affairs Canada has also stopped the issuance of new permits under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) for the export and brokering of controlled strategic, dual-use, and military goods and technology to Russia. Please refer to the Notice to Exporters No. 1071 Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Russia.

4. The Canada Border Services Agency assists Global Affairs Canada with the administration of the SEMA, the EIPA and associated Regulations.

5. For information on requirements for importation of diamonds, please refer to the Customs Notice 24-05.

6. For more information relating to sanctions, including the SEMA and associated regulations, or the process to apply for a permit or certificate under SEMA, please contact:

Sanctions Bureau
Global Affairs Canada
Lester B. Pearson Building
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0G2
Telephone: 1-877-808-8838 (Toll free)
Email: sanctions@international.gc.ca
Website: Global Affairs Canada

7. For more information relating to export controls, please contact:

Export Controls Division
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Telephone: 343-203-4331
Facsimile: 613-996-9933
Email – Permit-related matters: tie.reception@international.gc.ca
Email - Policy-related matters: expctrlpol@international.gc.ca
Website: Export and import controls
Export and Brokering Controls Handbook
A Guide to Canada's Export Control List

8. For more information regarding the CBSA's programs and services, please contact the Border Information Service (BIS) line. Within Canada, you can call BIS toll-free at 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada, please call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064 (long-distance charges will apply). Agents are available Monday to Friday (08:00 to 16:00 local time, except holidays). TTY is also available within Canada at 1-866-335-3237.