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Tag: Sanctions

Canada urged to set up trust fund to distribute seized Russian assets to Ukraine

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 by WRMC in In the media, News

The Globe and Mail’s Steven Chase writes that the WRMC is proposing a trust fund to redistribute seized Russian assets to Ukrainians as allies of Kyiv make plans for rebuilding the war-damaged country.

World Refugee & Migration Council Welcomes Government of Canada’s Efforts to Seize Assets of Sanctioned Oligarch to Assist Ukraine

Posted on December 20, 2022December 21, 2022 by WRMC in Statement

The World Refugee & Migration Council welcomes and applauds the Government of Canada’s decision to launch proceedings to seize and pursue the forfeiture of US $26 million from Granite Capital Holdings Ltd., a company owned by Roman Abramovich — a Russian oligarch.

Canada Starts First Process to Seize and Pursue the Forfeiture of Assets of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch

Posted on December 19, 2022December 21, 2022 by admin in News

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will seize and pursue the forfeiture of US $26 million from Granite Capital Holdings Ltd., a company owned by Roman Abramovich — a Russian oligarch sanctioned under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.

Multilateral Action Model on Reparations

Posted on October 15, 2022April 25, 2023 by New Lines Institute in Anti-Corruption Task Force, Publications, Report

Developing an Effective System for Reparations and Compensation for Ukraine and Ukrainians for Damage Caused by the Russian Federation

Frozen Russian Assets and the Reconstruction of Ukraine: Legal Options

Posted on July 26, 2022April 25, 2023 by WRMC in Anti-Corruption Task Force, Publications, Research Paper

This research paper assesses the four main legal options in dealing with frozen Russian assets: continued freezing, confiscation, private claims, and enforcement of a foreign judgement or international award.

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The World Refugee & Migration Council offers bold strategic thinking about how the international community can comprehensively respond to refugees and the forcibly displaced through the principles of international cooperation and responsibility sharing. Council members include leaders, practitioners and innovators from developing and developed countries across the globe.

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Latest posts

  • The Untapped Potential of Zakat for Refugee Empowerment September 7, 2023
  • How Canada Could Use Russian State Assets to Rebuild Ukraine September 5, 2023
  • Refugees in Jordan: Addressing Funding Shortages to Prevent a Looming Crisis August 15, 2023
  • Canada urged to set up trust fund to distribute seized Russian assets to Ukraine June 21, 2023
  • High-level Conference Delivers Legal and Policy Roadmap to Make Russia Pay for Rebuilding Ukraine and Assist Refugees June 20, 2023