On April 24, 2012, Canada eased its comprehensive sanctions against Myanmar (Burma). The sanctions imposed under the Special Economic Measures Act, which prohibited all imports, exports, investment, the provision or acquisition of financial services and the docking and landing of ships and aircraft, have been lifted. The arms embargo remains in place as does the asset freeze and prohibition on dealings with designated persons. It should be noted that exports to Burma without a permit obtained from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade remain prohibited as Myanmar is a country listed on Canada's Area Control List.
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