Canada has decided to ban the entry of thousands of Russians who fell under sanctions due to the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Among such citizens of Russia and dictator Vladimir Putin. Homeland Security Minister Marco Mendicino announced the entry ban.

“In the face of a brutal attack by the Putin regime, Canada stands by Ukraine – and we will hold Russia accountable for its crimes.”. This is why we just announced that we are banning approximately 1,000 Russians, including Putin and his associates, from entering Canada,” Mendicino tweeted..

The government's communique also states that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and Justice Minister Konstantin Chuichenko will not be able to enter Canada..

Specifically, Mark Mendicino will amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to ensure sanctioned Russians cannot come to Canada..

“These changes will allow the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to deny entry and expulsion of sanctioned individuals, and allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials to deny visa applications,” the communique said..

It is stated that these IRPA amendments will apply to all foreign nationals subject to Canadian sanctions, as well as to all family members accompanying them, upon entry into force.. IRPA establishes criteria for all foreigners and permanent residents seeking to enter the country, and also determines the factors that make a person not an entry.

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Earlier it was reported that Canada will provide Ukraine with an additional $41 million (50 million Canadian dollars) military aid package.. The new assistance package should be in addition to the artillery, ammunition and civilian light armored vehicles previously sent to Ukraine. He promised that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will soon receive drone cameras, ammunition for M777 howitzers, firearms and cartridges, as well as $15 million in high-resolution satellite images..