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Canada Implements Sanctions on Russian Materials, Including Railway Components

Canada Implements Sanctions on Russian Materials, Including Railway Components
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13 / 03 / 2023

The Canadian government has banned imports of Russian steel, aluminium and products made from these materials, including railway components.

The ban was introduced as part of amendments to sanctions for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions apply to steel and iron derivative products, including rails and materials for connecting and fixing and building railway and tram tracks. The restriction does not apply to contracts concluded before the publication of the amendments.

Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland states this will help undermine Russia's efforts to support the invasion of Ukraine.

According to Industry Canada (IC), the country imported $208 million worth of steel products from Russia in 2021 and $79 million in 2022. Aluminium was imported for $44 million and $16 million in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

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