UNICORN PRIVATE What is Canada's sanctions list (SEMA) and how do you check it?
In short
Canada publishes a consolidated list of people and entities under its autonomous sanctions.
The list covers the Special Economic Measures Act and the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act.
You check it if you sell to Canada, buy from Canada or work with Canadian partners.
What the list contains
The list names individuals and entities subject to Canadian sanctions, for example on Russia, Belarus, Iran and human rights abuses.
Each entry shows the name, the regime and, when available, the date of birth or other identifiers.
Who must check it
It matters for:
- Persons and companies in Canada and Canadians abroad.
- Exporters that sell to Canada or through Canadian partners.
- Banks and payment providers that serve Canadian clients.
Fines and penalties
We do not show an amount for this list because we have not verified one. The penalties are set by the national law that applies to your company: read the official source and ask your legal advisor.
Live data from our copy of the list
- Canada Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions List (SEMA): Entries in the copy we check: 0
Official source
How Unicorn Intelligence checks it
Every name you upload or connect is compared with Canada consolidated autonomous sanctions list (SEMA) together with all the other lists, every day. You see the source, the date and how similar the name is, so you can decide quickly.
- Upload a list, connect your CRM or type a name.
- We compare each name with the list, also with spelling variants and transliterations.
- Possible matches show the list, the source, the date and the similarity, and you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who publishes Canada's sanctions list?
Global Affairs Canada publishes the Consolidated Canadian Autonomous Sanctions List.
What are the penalties in Canada?
We do not show an amount because we have not verified one. Canadian law sets the penalties: read the official source.
Does it include UN sanctions?
This list covers the autonomous Canadian sanctions. Canada applies UN sanctions through other regulations, and we check the UN list separately.
The program can make mistakes. The final responsibility for compliance stays with your company. Unicorn Intelligence is an information tool. Decisions and legal obligations, including sanctions compliance, due diligence and tender participation, remain with the customer.