Canada extends sanctions against Syrian regime

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Source: www.huffingtonpost.com --- Friday, August 31, 2012
Canada is extending sanctions against the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, adding 50 names to the list of individuals and entities subject to a ban on business dealings by Canadians. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced the move Friday morning in Toronto. "The Assad regime's bloody assault on the people of Syria continues unabated. To date, more than 20,000 have been killed, and more than 180,000 have fled to neighbouring countries. The entire region is becoming increasingly unstable," Baird said. "Canada is responding today with additional measures to further isolate and increase pressure on the regime and to erode its capacity for repression." Baird also issued an open letter Friday on Canada's relations with Burma, which are going in the opposite direction to those with Syria. In the letter, Baird and International Trade Minister Ed Fast said they are encouraged by democratic changes in the Asian country, but said Canadian companies should have "eyes wide open" when expanding business ties with Burma, also known as Myanmar. "Canadian companies should be vigilant in ensuring they deal only with reputable people who have acted and will continue to act with integrity," the letter said. "Canadian companies considering doing business in Burma should familiarize themselves with the local context. A list of companies and individuals with whom it is prohibited to engage in specific transactions remains in place, as per the S ...

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/08/31/canada-extends-sanctions-_n_1846820.html

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