Canada Expands Iran Sanctions List Under SEMA
Trade Update • April 12, 2026
Key Points
- Canada amends the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations under SOR/2026-60.
- Five individuals and four entities are added to Schedule 1 of Canada’s Iran sanctions list.
- Listed parties are linked to procurement networks supporting military-related technology and weapons production.
- Canadians are prohibited from dealing with listed individuals and entities or providing related services.
- Listed individuals may be deemed inadmissible to Canada under immigration law.
Canada has amended its Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations to expand sanctions against individuals and entities tied to Iran’s military and procurement networks. The March 25, 2026 update reflects rising international concern over Iran’s supply of drones, missiles, and related technologies used in conflicts across the Middle East and in support of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The measures align with actions taken by allied countries to address destabilizing activities while limiting broader economic disruption. The newly listed parties are associated with Iran’s defence production and technology transfer systems, reinforcing Canada’s use of targeted sanctions as a foreign policy tool.
New Entities and Individuals Added
The amendment adds five individuals and four entities linked to procurement networks tied to Iran’s military and defense supply chains.
Entities
- Chekad Sanat Faraz Asia (also known as Shakad Sanat Asmari)
- Saad Sazah Faraz Sharif (also known as Sadid Sazeh Parvaz Sharif and Daria Fanavar Borhan Sharif)
- Kimia Part Sivan Company (KIPAS)
- Sarmad Electronic Sepahan Company
Individuals
- Ehsan Imaninejad
- Hadi Zahourian
- Mohammad Shahab Khanian
- Ehsan Rahat Varnosfadrani
- Rahmatollah Heidari
What do the sanctions prohibit?
Under the regulations, any person in Canada or Canadian outside Canada is prohibited from:
- Dealing in property of listed persons
- Entering into transactions with listed persons
- Providing financial or related services
- Making goods available to listed persons
Trade and Business Impact
Limited Domestic Impact
- Newly listed parties have minimal commercial ties to Canada
- No significant disruption expected for Canadian trade flows
- Compliance costs for financial institutions remain low and administrative
Business Obligations
- Canadian firms must avoid all dealings with listed entities
- Reporting obligations remain in place under existing regulations
- No anticipated increase in permit applications
Enforcement and Compliance
- Enforced by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Violations may result in:
- Fines up to $25,000
- Imprisonment up to 5 years
- Listings will be added to Canada’s consolidated sanctions database for monitoring
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