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Cadex Defence Clarifies No Arms Exports to Russia

10/29/2025

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Cadex Defence, based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, says it does not export arms to Russia.
Serge Dextraze, president of Cadex Defence, says the concern followed Russian snipers using Canadian rifles, prompting him to blacklist a U.S. purchaser.
Loopholes allow arms to be resold through third countries, complicating enforcement.
Global Affairs Canada notes direct exports to Russia ceased in 2015, but compliance issues persist.

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Story summary

Cadex Defence, based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, says it does not export arms to Russia.
Serge Dextraze, president of Cadex Defence, says the concern followed Russian snipers using Canadian rifles, prompting him to blacklist a U.S. purchaser.
Loopholes allow arms to be resold through third countries, complicating enforcement.
Global Affairs Canada notes direct exports to Russia ceased in 2015, but compliance issues persist.