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Canada targets Russian elites, major banks in new sanctions amid Ukraine invasion

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Canada is targeting members of the Russian elite and major banks in a series of new sanctions after Moscow ordered a invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the sanctions – which are in addition to the penalties introduced Tuesday – in Ottawa hours after the invasion began.

Trudeau said Ottawa is targeting 58 individuals and entities, including members of the Russian elite and their family members, as well as the paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group, and major Russian banks.

Furthermore, Canada is also sanctioning members of the Russian Security Council, including the defence, finance and justice ministers.

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