Canada formally backed the US, French, and British campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, throwing its diplomatic weight behind a coalition effort to restore navigation through the world’s most important oil chokepoint. Ottawa condemned Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East and expanded its sanctions list to 492 Iranian individuals and entities, including five additional targets added in August 2026 for allegedly obstructing navigation rights. The Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply and a significant share of global LNG trade, has been disrupted since February 2026 when US and Israeli strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to threaten military transit restrictions. Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled willingness to contribute expertise in demining and cyber support, though this offer is conditioned on the establishment of a durable ceasefire.
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