Liberal proposal to clarify sanctions regime does the opposite, lawyers argue
CBC
23-05-20 00:50
Proposed reforms to Canada's sanctions regime in the new federal budget bill have been criticised by The Canadian Bar Association and a trade lawyer. The new changes, designed to clarify which entities have sanctions applied to them, still leave the situation too unspecified, according to lawyers. Proposed amendments that may cause difficulty for companies include legislation targeting foreigners who can direct businesses "directly or indirectly, and through any means", and a lack of application guide for entities facing sanction as a result of multiple persons' involvement.