Canada Expands Sanctions Against Russia Targeting Defense and Energy Sectors
Canada has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia targeting energy revenues, military resources, and cyber infrastructure in response to Moscow's aggression against Ukraine.
The Gaze reports on it, referring to Global Affairs Canada.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the sanctions affected 13 individuals and 11 organizations, including companies that develop Russian drones, supply cyber infrastructure for hybrid operations, and deal in liquefied natural gas.
The restrictions also apply to 100 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet.
These measures are part of coordination with G7 allies and are in line with sanctions recently announced by the US, EU, and UK to increase economic pressure on the Kremlin and end the war in Ukraine.
Anand stressed that Canada will continue to increase pressure through sanctions until Russia stops its invasion.
“Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and its people, who are forcefully defending their rights in the face of Putin’s corrosive and aggressive actions,” she noted. “Canada will continue to intensify pressure through sanctions in coordination with allies and partners until Russia puts an end to its unjustified invasion of Ukraine.”
Since 2014, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,300 individuals and entities involved in violating Ukraine's sovereignty, and more than 400 shadow fleet vessels, many of which were subject to restrictions in coordination with international partners. The new measures complement recent sanctions by allies and increase economic pressure on the Russian regime.
Also, on November 12, 2025, at the fourth meeting of the Canada-EU Joint Ministerial Committee in Niagara, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas discussed the development of bilateral relations and progress since the Canada-EU summit on June 23, 2025.
Special attention was paid to Ukraine during the meeting. Canada and the EU reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, called on Russia to end the war and comply with international humanitarian law.
“In this context, Canada and the EU reaffirm their commitment to continue their work, including at the G7 level, to impose severe costs on Russia through sanctions, export controls, and other effective measures, including further measures to counter and disrupt the Russian shadow fleet, which poses significant environmental and security risks,” the press release reads.
The importance of active diplomacy, the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, and work on the return of illegally deported Ukrainian children were also emphasized.
In addition, the parties confirmed the coordination of sanctions against Russia and its allies, continued military support for Ukraine, and active participation in the country's post-war reconstruction.
Earlier, Canada’s federal government planed to incentivize domestic businesses to take part in Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, allocating CAD $2 billion (approximately US $1.5 billion) through the country’s Export Development Agency to deepen international economic cooperation.
As The Gaze previously reported, Ukraine and Canada officially launched a new phase of cooperation in geology and subsoil management aimed at developing a transparent and sustainable mineral resources sector.