OTTOVA, May 17 (Reuters) – Canada on Tuesday introduced a bill in the Senate that would ban Russian President Vladimir Putin and about 1,000 other members of his government and military from entering the country as it continues to tighten sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. . .
“Banning close associates and key supporters of the Putin regime, including those responsible for this unprovoked aggression, from entering our country is one of the many ways we hold Russia accountable for its crimes,” said Public Security Minister Marco Mendicino. in a statement.
Canada has imposed a number of sanctions on Russia, along with other Western allies, since Russia launched what it calls a “special military operation” in Ukraine in February.
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Canada has sanctioned Russia’s defense sector and hundreds of individuals and legal entities, while sending weapons to Ukraine. Earlier this month, during a trip to Kyiv, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised more weapons and equipment. Read more
In response to the sanctions, Russia banned Trudeau, Finance Minister Christia Freeland and nearly 600 other Canadians from entering the country. Read more
Canada cannot ban the entry of sanctioned people without amending the so-called Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), a ministry spokesman said.
“Once effective, these IRPA amendments will apply to all foreign nationals subject to sanctions by Canada and all accompanying family members,” the statement said.
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