441-00834 (Foreign affairs)

On December 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced the revocation of the sanctions waiver that was granted to Siemens Canada.

The Government of Canada condemns President Putin’s unprovoked and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The war he has started is in blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and it threatens global peace and security. This war of choice is a war on freedom, on democracy, and on the rights of Ukrainians, and all people, to determine their own future.

Canada and its like-minded partners are united in imposing targeted measures against President Putin and his enablers. Canada has imposed sanctions against Russia under the Special Economic Measures Act in response to the gravity of Russia’s violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and grave human rights violations that have been committed in Russia.

Canada is unwavering in its commitment to Ukraine and will continue to support its government and people as they defend their sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. Canada is deeply concerned for all those affected, and horrified by the Russian Forces’ attacks on innocent civilians. Canada has also been resolute in condemning Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine and its people, and has been working in bilateral and multilateral forums, including at the UN, on options to support Ukraine and promote international peace and security. Since February 2022, Canada has committed over $5 billion in multifaceted support to Ukraine, including financial, development, humanitarian, military and peace and stabilization assistance, as well as new immigration measures for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion.

Canada will also continue to impose sanctions on those who support Russia’s illegal war. Since February 2022, Canada has imposed sanctions on over 1,500 individuals and entities from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Since 2014, Canada has sanctioned over 2,100 individuals and entities. Canada also targeted Russia’s ability to access the global financial system, implemented measures to pressure the Russian economy and defence sector, and severely limited Russia’s trade with Canada, including in sectors that could support its illegal war. In coordination with allies and partners, Canada will continue to impose sanctions and close loopholes to maximize pressure against the Russian regime until President Putin stops his war. These measures are designed to hit at the heart of Russia’s economy and limit its ability to fund the war.

Together with the international community and working with the Government of Ukraine, Canada will continue to call on President Putin to end his war, withdraw his troops and military assets from Ukraine.