Canada sanctions Streit Group over armoured vehicle supplies to Russian National Guard

OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2026 — Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced the designation of Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, citing the company's history of supplying military equipment to Russian entities and supporting the country's military-industrial complex.

Streit Group manufactures armoured vehicles and other military equipment. According to Global Affairs Canada, multiple credible reports confirmed that vehicles manufactured by the company had been used by the Russian National Guard, known as Rosgvardia, which is involved in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Canadian authorities said the designation was intended to disrupt the company's ability to supply military technology and equipment to Russia and reduce Moscow's military capabilities.

The designation subjects Streit Group to Canadian sanctions restrictions, including prohibitions on dealings in its property and the provision of financial or related services. Canadian persons and businesses are generally prohibited from conducting transactions involving the sanctioned company, subject to applicable exceptions and authorizations.

The move brings Canada into alignment with sanctions previously imposed by Ukraine in 2023 and by the European Union and Switzerland in 2025. The earlier measures reflect broader international efforts to restrict companies accused of supporting Russia's defence sector, including manufacturers and suppliers operating outside Russia.

Canada said it had sanctioned more than 3,500 individuals and entities since 2014 in connection with violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and serious human rights abuses. The Streit Group designation forms part of Ottawa's continuing efforts to restrict access to military equipment and technology supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.