Canada Adds Russian Media Personalities, Companies in Latest Round of Sanctions

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly speaks to the media at the Hamilton Convention Centre, in Hamilton, Ont. on Jan. 24, 2023. The Canadian Press/Nick Iwanyshyn

Canada has announced it is imposing a new round of sanctions on Russian media personalities and companies accused of spreading disinformation about Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced the latest sanctions against 38 individuals and 16 entities, saying those affected are propagating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lies.