Trudeau expands sanctions on Russia with new measures against 6 individuals, 46 legal entities from Russian Federation

The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau made a statement, according to the Prime Minister's website.

"Canada is unwavering in the belief that Ukrainians deserve to live in peace.  Vladimir Putin and his regime have caused untold pain and suffering in Ukraine and across the world. Together, with our G7 counterparts, Canada is stepping up our continuous and coordinated pressure to bring about the end of Vladimir Putin’s war of choice," Trudeau said.

The Prime Minister's Office said that the new Canadian sanctions apply to 6 individuals and 46 legal entities related to the Russian defense sector. Also, restrictions have been imposed on 15 collaborators, as well as 13 Belarusian government and military officials and 2 legal entities from Belarus.

"Canada will also take additional and immediate measures to ban the export of certain advanced technologies that could improve Russia’s domestic defence manufacturing capability, including quantum computers and advanced manufacturing equipment, associated components, materials, software, and technology," the statement said.

Also, Canada has banned the supply of weapons technology and goods to Belarus and restricted the circulation of luxury goods.