Thank you for the question.
We always check whether individuals or commercial goods coming into the country are covered by the sanctions already in place against Iran, North Korea and other countries. We take into account the new Foreign Affairs sanctions that have been added to the existing sanctions.
We have issued guidance to our officers to ensure that they are aware of the new sanctions imposed. This will allow them to determine whether any ship, aircraft or goods coming into Canada are subject to them. If they are, we will contact Foreign Affairs to determine whether they should be seized or refused entry into Canada.
We have put measures in place, but the immediate effect is not great, as there are few goods, ships or other aircraft coming into the country because of the current Transport Canada restrictions.