Canada is levying new sanctions against additional Russian individuals, entities and more than 200 “shadow fleet” vessels, minister of foreign affairs Anita Anand announced last week. The government is announcing these sanctions following the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, where leaders met to discuss some of the world’s most pressing issues, including ways to bolster support for Ukraine and ramp up pressure on Russia.

This is one of Canada’s most important sanctions announcements since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, comprising its biggest-ever package of vessel- and trade-related sanctions.

The government is implementing sanctions on the trade of almost 1,000 new items with Russia, listing an additional 201 vessels and imposing new prohibitions on listed vessels to further constrain the activities of vessels that are part of the so-called “shadow fleet.”

The ship-related sanctions are upgraded to prohibit the provision of any services related to already-listed vessels, and Canada is listing an additional 201 vessels, meaning that Canada now sanctions over 300 Russia-linked vessels involved in the movement of oil, liquefied natural gas, arms and other items.

In addition to the exports and ship-related sanctions, Canada said last week that is sanctioning three financial entities who directly support the Kremlin in moving funds in and out of Russia to pay for arms and other war-related material, upgrading its sanctions on a major Russian oil and gas company, and sanctioning 15 additional individuals and entities that enable Russia’s “shadow fleet” to conduct its activities.

“Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and its people, who are forcefully defending their rights in the face of Russia’s continued aggression. As we conclude the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, we are sending a clear message to Russia that the international community will continue to show a united front to support Ukraine for as long as it takes,” highlighted the minister of foreign affairs Anita Anand.

Since 2014, Canada has taken action against Russia’s “shadow fleet” by sanctioning over 300 vessels based on their involvement in transporting property and goods for the benefit of Russia.

Many of these sanctions have been implemented in coordination with Canada’s allies and partners, including G7 members.