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Paul Burns has over 35 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international trade and commodity tax, including significant experience advising on Canadian customs and export control matters. Paul obtained his LL.B. from the University of Western Ontario. For many years, he served as the practice group coordinator of the International Commercial Practice Group in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office.

On March 24, Canada amended its sanctions measures imposed on Myanmar by designating an additional 4 individuals and 2 entities. The Canadian Government indicated that these new sanctions are intended to target arms flows, individuals and entities who procure and supply arms and military equipment to Myanmar. These new measures were developed in coordination with the United Kingdom and United States.

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled Canada Introduces Additional Designations Including Senior Russian Officials, their Close Associates and ā€œAgents of Disinformationā€ on 9 March 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.

Baker McKenzie’s Sanctions Blog published the alert titled “Canada imposes additional sanctions on Russia, ends issuance of permits for export and brokering of controlled goods and technology” on 27 February 2022. Read the article via the link here. Please also visit our Sanctions Blog for the most recent updates.