Federal Government issues advisory on doing business with Myanmar-related entities

Companies active in Myanmar must take any appropriate action to comply with sanctions and export controls

In response to a military coup in February, the Government of Canada, in coordination with the United Kingdom and following similar measures by the United States, announced sanctions against 9 Myanmar military officials under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations, which bring the total number of individuals sanctioned by Canada to 54 and the total number of entities sanctioned to 44.

The Government of Canada issued an advisory this week for Canadian companies doing business with Myanmar-related entities.

Ottawa recommends that companies active in Myanmar assess their operations, take any appropriate action to comply with Canadian sanctions measures and export controls, and uphold high standards of human rights and responsible business conduct.

Further information is available in the advisory on the Global Affairs Canada web page.