Frequently Asked Questions
Who organizes this conference?
The 11th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is organized by the Canadian Institute, part of the C5 Group of Companies.
What is the conference about?
Global Economic Sanctions focuses on economic sanctions compliance across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union. The program addresses multi-jurisdictional enforcement, regulatory developments and practical compliance challenges for organizations operating across borders.
Where and when will the conference take place?
The conference will take place February 24-25, 2027, at One King West Hotel & Residence, 1 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario.
Who should attend?
The conference is designed for legal, compliance and financial professionals, as well as government officials, financial institutions, exporters and other professionals responsible for sanctions, trade and cross-border risk.
Which industries are represented?
The program is relevant to financial services, exporting, energy, technology and manufacturing, along with other industries affected by sanctions, tariffs, export controls and cross-border compliance requirements.
What topics are typically covered?
Topics include sanctions laws and enforcement across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union; sanctions evasion and circumvention; third-party risk; export controls; sanctions screening; asset seizure; ownership and control rules; and cross-border compliance.
What will attendees learn?
Attendees will gain practical approaches for responding to regulatory change, strengthening multi-jurisdictional compliance programs, detecting evasion tactics and assessing third-party risk. The program also examines how organizations can update screening, due diligence, governance and internal controls as enforcement priorities evolve.
What types of professionals typically speak at this conference?
The faculty typically includes government and regulatory officials, in-house legal and compliance leaders, financial crime and sanctions specialists, exporters, financial institution representatives and lawyers with cross-border sanctions experience.
Which organizations are represented on the faculty?
Faculty organizations for the 2027 conference will be announced as they become available. Please refer to the conference website for the latest information.
What networking opportunities are typically available?
The conference provides networking and benchmarking opportunities for legal, compliance, financial, government and industry professionals. The program typically includes networking breakfasts, refreshment breaks, a luncheon and a cocktail reception.
Are group discounts available?
Yes. Discounts are available for groups of three or more attendees from the same organization who register together in one transaction. Group discounts apply to the conference fee only and cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. See pricing page for more details.
What is the cancellation policy?
For the most up-to-date information on delegate substitutions and cancellations for Canadian Institute events, please review the Delegate Substitutions and Cancellation policy here.
What hotel accommodations are available?
A limited number of rooms are available at a negotiated rate at One King West Hotel & Residence. To request the conference rate, contact the hotel and quote block code 270221CICS; the guest room block cut-off date is February 9, 2027, and availability and rates are not guaranteed after the cut-off or once the block fills.