The Canadian Prime Minister noted on September 27, 2022, that the Canadian government intended to introduce sanctions against people and organizations involved in holding so-called “referendums” in Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
Source: The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
“The so-called referendums held by Russia in the illegally occupied regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, in Ukraine, have absolutely no legitimacy. There are numerous reports of voters being intimidated through force, and these referendums are in blatant violation of international law, motivated by Putin’s notion that he can redraw the map as he pleases. Canada does not and will not ever recognize the results of these sham referendums or Russia’s attempted illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories.”
According to Justin Trudeau, Canada remains steadfast in its commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine. That’s why Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia.
“In response to this further escalation, we intend to impose new sanctions against persons and entities that are complicit in this latest attempt to undermine the principles of state sovereignty, and that share responsibility for the ongoing senseless bloodshed across Ukraine.”
See also: Canada announced new sanctions on Russia, and additional funding for Ukraine
