US EditionCanada removes Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism
Canada aligns with allies by delisting Syria and HTS to support Syria’s transitional government while maintaining targeted sanctions on 56 entities and 225 individuals, officials said.
- On Dec. 5, 2025, the Government of Canada removed Syria from its state‑sponsor list and delisted Hayat Tahrir al‑Sham under the Criminal Code, almost a year after Bashar al‑Assad's fall.
- Officials noted alignment with United Kingdom and United States decisions to encourage Syria's transitional government, led by Ahmed al‑Sharaa, to build a stable, inclusive system.
- Despite delistings, Ottawa retains targeted sanctions on 56 entities and 225 individuals, including senior former Assad regime officials amid the March 2011 conflict that displaced half of the 23 million pre-war population.
- A delegation of representatives from the 15 member states of the United Nations Security Council visited Syria on Thursday and met interim President Ahmed al‑Sharaa; U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed al‑Sharaa last month.
- These decisions were not taken lightly; the safety and security of Canadians will remain paramount, Global Affairs Canada said in the federal news release.
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Canada lifts sanctions on Syria, revokes HTS’ terror designation
Canada on Friday removed Syria from its list of states that support terrorism, and revoked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's (HTS) designation as a "terrorist entity," joining a list of countries to ease sanctions on Damascus. The moves come after HTS rebels ousted former Syrian regime leader Bashar al-Assad last December and took control of the government. "These decisions were not taken lightly," Canada's foreign ministry said in a statement. The steps w…
The classification of Hajat Tahrir al-Sham as a "terrorist organisation" is withdrawn.
A Radical Shift in the International Stance: Canada Removes Syria From Its List of Terrorist States.
Canada has removed Syria and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from its list of terrorist organizations, a move that comes weeks after similar actions by the United States and Britain. The Canadian government explained that...
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