CA High Priority BLOCK

Canada - Iran

Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen

480
Sanctioned Entities
High
Severity Level
BLOCK
Required Action
Apr 18
Last Updated 2026
About This List

Canada's Iran sanctions list, administered by Global Affairs Canada under the Special Economic Measures Act, designates roughly 480 individuals and entities subject to asset freezes and dealing prohibitions, essential for trade finance screening and export control checks.

Detailed Information

Canadian Sanctions under SEMA (Special Economic Measures Act) are imposed to respond to grave breaches of international peace and security, gross human rights violations, or significant corruption.

List Name Canada: Iran
Full Name Canada - Iran
Entity Count 480 entities
Severity Level High - Primary sanctions with blocking/freezing measures
Required Action BLOCK - Sanctions designation — transaction must be blocked or frozen
Last Updated April 18, 2026 at 05:05 UTC (20 hours ago)
Compliance Implications

This is a high-priority sanctions list. Entities on this list are typically subject to full blocking/freezing measures. Persons and entities under applicable jurisdiction are generally prohibited from dealing with listed parties. Assets may be frozen and all transactions are typically blocked.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only. Data is sourced from official government publications and updated regularly. Always verify sanctions information with official sources and consult qualified compliance professionals for business decisions.