Canadian Sanctions
The latest updates from around the world on sanctions impacting Canadian businesses.
The Canadian Government imposes sanctions on specific countries, organizations, or individuals that may vary and can encompass a variety of measures. These sanctions place restrictions on activities permissible between Canadians, including businesses, and foreign states, individuals, or entities. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) details current sanctions on their website, see below.
Resources
Global Affairs Canada provides the latest announcements and sanctions information.Â
Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC US) has developed a comprehensive resource page that details what you need to know and what you need to include when exporting diamonds to the US.
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has a developed a Guidance Document to answer questions about exporting diamonds to other G7 countries.
Updates & Notices

A short update on efforts related to the G7 Russian diamond ban from Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
As you may have seen, the EU recently announced that it is extending the sunrise period (the period where documentary evidence supporting diamond origin is accepted) until