Minister Anand announces reimposition of sanctions against Iranian entities

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is reimposing sanctions against 11 Iranian entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations for contributing to the Iranian regime’s proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and ballistic missile program or to the financing of its malign activities.

November 10, 2026 - Paris, France - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is reimposing sanctions against 11 Iranian entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations for contributing to the Iranian regime’s proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities and ballistic missile program or to the financing of its malign activities.

Canada delisted these entities in 2016 in recognition of Iran’s progress under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which established measures to ensure the nuclear program of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) remained exclusively peaceful. This decision aligned with measures taken by Canada’s like-minded partners after Iran allowed verification activities and took steps to restrict its nuclear program in accordance with the JCPOA.

Since then, Iran’s repeated failure to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has heightened concerns its nuclear activities.

The reimposition of these sanctions aligns with efforts by Canada’s like-minded partners to disrupt Iranian financial networks supporting its nuclear program. These measures signal Canada’s firm opposition to the financing, development and expansion of Iran’s proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities by further restricting its access to sensitive technologies and funding.

The announcement coincides with the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris and reinforces Canada’s efforts alongside G7 partners and the broader international community to press Iran to comply with its international obligations, resume full cooperation with the IAEA without delay and return to negotiations.

“Canada’s position is unequivocal: Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. We will continue to work with our G7 partners and the broader international community toward a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran’s nuclear program and strengthens regional and international security.” - Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs

“Canada’s position is unequivocal: Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. We will continue to work with our G7 partners and the broader international community toward a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran’s nuclear program and strengthens regional and international security.”

- Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Since 2010, Canada has sanctioned over 500 Iranian individuals and entities under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act , also known as the Sergei Magnitsky Law.

Since 2010, Canada has sanctioned over 500 Iranian individuals and entities under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act , also known as the Sergei Magnitsky Law.

With today’s announcement, Canada has now imposed 25 rounds of sanctions against 237 Iranian individuals and 276 Iranian entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations , Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations , Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act .

With today’s announcement, Canada has now imposed 25 rounds of sanctions against 237 Iranian individuals and 276 Iranian entities under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations , Special Economic Measures (Hamas Terrorist Attacks) Regulations , Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations and Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act .

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