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Canada–Syria Sanctions & Economic Access

Syria in Figures: Canada Edition

Numbers with a source trail

A compact snapshot of Canadian sanctions counts from official announcements. Figures change — always re-check the linked primary source and the live regulations list.

Snapshot reviewed: · Counts below are as announced in February 2026, not a live database scrape.

Entities (Schedule 1)
32
Announced Feb 2026
GAC news release
Individuals (Schedule 1)
229
Announced Feb 2026
GAC news release
Entities removed
24
Feb 2026 delisting package
GAC backgrounder
Sectoral prohibitions
Repealed
Broad trade/investment/services bans eased
GAC Syria page
IndicatorValueAs ofSource
Syrian entities sanctioned under Schedule 1 32 Feb 2026 announcement GAC
Syrian individuals sanctioned under Schedule 1 229 Feb 2026 announcement GAC
Entities delisted in easing package 24 Feb 2026 Backgrounder
New individuals listed under updated criteria 6 Feb 2026 GAC
General Permit (Syria) expiry 23 Feb 2026 Official page GAC Syria

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