Canada lifts sanctions on Chubais
Canada removed sanctions against Anatoly Chubais, a former head of Rosnano and Russian government official, citing 'reasonable grounds' for the decision. The move allows him to re-enter Canada and conduct business with Canadian entities.
Consensus
- Canada removed sanctions against Anatoly Chubais.
- The decision was published in the official government gazette Canada Gazette.
- Chubais submitted a request to be removed from the sanctions list.
- The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs found 'reasonable grounds' for the request.
- Chubais is now permitted to enter Canada and conduct business with Canadian citizens and companies.
- Canada imposed sanctions on Chubais in June 2025.
- Chubais left Russia after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- The sanctions included asset freezes and a ban on entry into Canada.
Points of divergence
- Chubais argued that the main basis for sanctions—his inclusion in FBK's list '50 Friends of Putin'—was invalidated when the PACE ceased recognizing FBK as part of 'Russian democratic forces' in September 2025. — thebell
- Chubais' legal team cited a procedural flaw: the Canadian Foreign Ministry failed to respond within the 90-day legal deadline, having remained silent for 162 days. — thebell
- Chubais filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Foreign Ministry in February 2026 demanding removal from the sanctions list. — thebell
- Chubais filed a cassation appeal in late July regarding the seizure of assets amounting to approximately 5.5 billion rubles. — vm
- The sanctions were formally lifted on August 13, though the notice was published on August 26. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Chubais is still listed in the sanctions registry under entry #1509, but the restrictions no longer apply. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Chubais claimed he was 'historically' opposed to Putin and left Russia in protest against the war in Ukraine. — tg_theinsider
- Chubais argued he was in exile since 2022. — tg_theinsider
- No additional details were provided beyond the fact that sanctions were imposed in June 2025. — tg_tass_agency
- Chubais submitted his request to the Canadian Foreign Ministry in September. — tg_varlamov_news
- The Russian court in December 2025 arrested Chubais' property and that of other former Rosnano executives over a claim of 'irrational actions' causing billions in losses. — thebell
- Putin referred to Chubais as 'some Moise Izrailevich' and suggested his departure was due to a 'huge financial hole' at Rosnano. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Coverage (16 sources)
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — DW Главное
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — Настоящее Время
- Canada lifted sanctions on Chubais — The Bell
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais, according to government publication Canada Gazette. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — Вечерняя Москва
- Canada lifted sanctions on Chubais — The Moscow Times
- Canada lifts sanctions from former head of 'Rosnano' Anatoly Chubais, says government publication Canada Gazette. — Varlamov News
- Canada lifted sanctions on Chubais. He convinced the country's authorities that he was historically in opposition to Putin — The Insider
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — Новая газета Европа
- Chubais allowed entry to Canada and business with Canadians — Вести
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — Коммерсантъ
- «There are sufficient grounds»: Canada lifted sanctions on Chubais — Фонтанка
- Canada excludes former high-ranking Russian official and top manager Anatoly Chubais from sanctions list... — Радио Свобода
- Why Canada lifted sanctions on Chubais — Дождь
- Canada lifted sanctions from former head of Rosnano Chubais — Дождь (Telegram)
- Canada lifted sanctions on Anatoly Chubais — ЭХО / Новости
Key entities
- Anatoly Chubais
- Canada
- Rosnano
- Canada Gazette
- Anita Anand
- MID
- Putin
- Moscow
- Russia
- TASS
- Federal Court
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- FBK
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