Senate Study on Budget Bill Sanctions and Export Controls (Bill C-15, Divisions 18 & 27)

Official title: The subject matter of those elements contained in Divisions 18 and 27 of Part 5 of Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025

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The Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee is examining two parts of the federal budget bill. Division 18 deals with export controls—rules about what goods Canada can sell abroad. Division 27 covers sanctions and financial crime enforcement. The committee is hearing from government officials and will report its findings to the Senate.

Why This Matters

This affects how Canada enforces sanctions against countries like Russia and tracks financial crimes. If you care about Canada's response to international conflicts or money laundering, this shapes the tools the government has. Export controls also affect which Canadian businesses can sell what products abroad.

What Could Change

The budget bill could give FINTRAC (Canada's financial intelligence agency) new powers to track suspicious transactions. Export control rules may be updated to restrict sales of sensitive goods. The Senate committee's recommendations could lead to amendments before the bill becomes law.

Key Issues

  • Should FINTRAC receive expanded powers to monitor financial transactions?
  • How should Canada update its export control policies?
  • Are the proposed sanctions enforcement measures adequate?

How to Participate

  1. Watch the committee hearings on SenParlVU to understand the issues being discussed.
  2. Contact the committee clerk at aefa@sen.parl.gc.ca or call (613) 415-6074 to inquire about submitting a brief.
  3. Review the committee's briefs and documents to see what others have submitted.

Events

Date Event Location
December 10, 2025 4:16 PM ET Committee Meeting - Bill C-15 Study — Register →

Key Documents