Canada tightens energy, chemical and industrial sanctions on Russia

The Canadian government says it is to expand existing sanctions measures on the oil, gas and chemical sectors to include industrial manufacturing, prohibiting the export of Canadian services that might ‘contribute to the production of goods made by these sectors.’

It said that new sanctions ‘will apply to land and pipeline transport and the manufacturing of metals and of transport, computer, electronic and electrical equipment, as well as of machinery.’ Once the legislation is finalised, Canadian businesses will have 60 days ‘to conclude contracts with targeted industries and services.’

Bending to Russian whim?

While Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly describes her country as being ‘unwavering in its support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,’ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has said that it is ‘deeply disappointed’ by a recent Canadian government decision to issue a permit for the return to Germany of a turbine used on the Nord Stream-1 pipeline project which had been repaired by Siemens Canada.

‘The latest Canadian-German agreement and the decision announced on its basis is the adjustment of the sanctions regime to Russia’s whims. This dangerous precedent goes against the principle of the rule of law and will have only one consequence – it will strengthen Moscow’s sense of impunity,’ it said.