Canada imposes additional sanctions on Belarusian leadership
March 17, 2022 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations in response to the Lukashenko regime's involvement in Vladimir Putin's illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.
These new measures impose restrictions on 22 senior officials of Belarus's Department of Defence who supported the attack, notably by allowing their country to serve as a launch pad for the Russian invasion.
Today's announcement sends a clear message to President Putin's accomplices: those who support violations of Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence will be held accountable.
These new measures demonstrate Canada's steadfast commitment to maintain pressure on Belarusian leadership to end its support for Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine. Canada will continue monitor the situation and will work in close collaboration with its international partners.
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