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Trudeau Outlines Russia Sanctions

CANADA

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has delivered remarks on the Canadian response to Russia.


  • Trudeau: 'President Putin has launched a horrific, unprovoked attack on Ukraine.'
  • 'Canada is unequivocal in our condemnation of Russia.'
  • 'On Tuesday Canada announced initial series of sanctions on those responsible and two Russian banks. We have prohibited Canadians from participating in Russian sovereign debt and deployed additional troops to support NATO.'
  • 'We are imposing further severe sanctions...'
    • On 58 individuals connected to Putin regime
    • Wagner Group and major Russian banks
    • Direct sanctions on Russian Defence Minister, Finance Minister, and Justice Minister and families.
    • Effective immediately Canada is cancelling all exports permits and banning further permits to Russia

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