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Canada slaps Russia with 'severe' sanctions over Ukraine invasion

CA, 25 Feb 2022
Canada has hit Russia with more sanctions following the Kremlin's attack on Ukraine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa is targeting 58 individuals and entities, including members of the Russian elite and their family members, as well as the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group, and major Russian banks.

Canada is also sanctioning members of the Russian Security Council, including the defence, finance and justice ministers.

Finally, Ottawa has ceased granting all export permits for Russia and cancelled existing permits.

Global National's Dawna Friesen speaks with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly on the steps Canada is taking and not taking, and Mercedes Stephenson analyzes Ottawa's response.

For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/8641948/ukraine-russia-putin-war/

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