Canada has removed Syria from the list of states that support terrorism, following the example of the USA and acknowledging the efforts of the Syrian government for stability.

Canada announced on Friday that it has removed Syria from the list of states that support 'terrorism', a decision inspired by a similar move by the United States and the efforts of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government to promote stability in the country. This decision coincides with the one-year anniversary of the removal of Bashar al-Assad. The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also revoked the 'terrorist' designation for the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a crucial role in the ousting of al-Assad. Although Canada included Syria on the list of state sponsors of terrorism in 2012, in the context of the civil war, the new measures reflect a change in approach, especially in light of the Syrian transitional government's efforts to build a stable and inclusive future. However, Canada maintains sanctions against 56 Syrian individuals, including former officials from al-Assad's government. Additionally, the Syrian leader, al-Sharaa, who has severed ties with al-Qaeda, is now promoting a moderate image and seeking to strengthen economic relations with the U.S. and the European Union.