Canada Imposes Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Corruption in Haiti
The Canadian government has taken a significant step to address the humanitarian crisis in Haiti by imposing sanctions on individuals linked to corruption and gang violence. These regulations aim to curtail the flow of financial resources and goods to these individuals, which is believed to be fueling the crisis.
Sanctions Target Individuals Linked to Corruption
According to Global Affairs Canada, the listed individuals will be added to the Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List and will be subject to a range of restrictions. These restrictions include:
- Prohibition on providing financial or related services
- Addition to monitoring systems by Canadian banks and financial institutions
The sanctions are part of a broader effort by Canada to address the crisis in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by corruption and gang violence.
Government’s Goal
In a statement, Sébastien Sigouin, Executive Director of the Haiti Division at Global Affairs Canada, said: “These sanctions are an important tool in our efforts to address the crisis in Haiti. By targeting individuals who have been linked to corruption and supporting criminal gangs, we aim to create a climate of direct pressure on those who benefit from the instability.”
Minimal Impact on Canadian Businesses
The regulations are designed to minimize any impact on Canadian businesses, which will be required to add the listed individuals to their monitoring systems but will not face significant additional costs or burdens.
Environmental Assessment
A preliminary scan concluded that these regulations are unlikely to result in important environmental effects. Therefore, a strategic environmental assessment was deemed unnecessary.
Government’s Commitment to Transparency
The government is committed to transparency and has made the names of the listed individuals available online for financial institutions to review.
Enforcement
The sanctions will come into force on the day they are registered and will be enforced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canada Border Services Agency.
For more information, please contact Sébastien Sigouin at Global Affairs Canada at 343-548-7620 or sebastien.sigouin@international.gc.ca.