Canada is moving toward becoming the second country to adopt a so-called Magnitsky law to impose sanctions on Russian officials, as all political parties in the Commons have signalled their support.
It’s a step that would spark the ire of Russia – but since Canada is already sanctioning that country over its actions in Ukraine, it appears that is no longer an obstacle. Magnitsky laws are designed to sanction officials involved in the persecution of the late corruption whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky, and at the same time fire a shot across the bow of the mega-rich Russian oligarchs with close ties to …read more
Source: National Newswatch
