Review of Special Economic Measures Belarus Regulations - SOR/2020-214

Title of the statutory instrument

Special Economic Measures Belarus Regulations - SOR/2020-214

Enabling Act

Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA)

Rationale

These regulations are being reviewed to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and in line with Canada's foreign policy objectives in relation to Belarus.  

Narrative

These regulations have been reviewed and amended at least 15 times since their enactment in 2020. Despite these amendments, there are still some areas of the regulations that could be updated or amended to enhance coherence with more recently instated regulations under the same legislation.

Specific efforts are needed to reference sensitive technologies with links to national security; to ensure both former and current listed senior officials are subject to economic measures; to ensure that the term “associates” is clearly understood; to align the definition of “luxury goods” with appropriate international norms; to ensure delisting considerations are managed through a simplified process; and to enable new entity listings to be added in a summary process further to Governor in Council decisions.

Date of last review or amendment

2024

Targeted start for review

Medium term

Status

Planned

Result

To be determined

Departmental contact

Sanctions Bureau
Global Affairs Canada
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