Canada is moving to ban Russian nationals sanctioned over the invasion of Ukraine from entering the country.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino announced the move on Tuesday, 82 days after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, leading to a bloody and prolonged conflict.
“Once in force, these amendments … will apply to all foreign nationals subject to sanctions by Canada, and any accompanying family members.”.
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Government bills are typically introduced in the House of Commons first but can go in reverse order as well.
While the Senate also rises next week, once it returns it will sit until June 30.
Getting the bill through the Senate first is expected to help speed up passage once it comes to the House of Commons, said one official. »