Canadians Advised by Federal Government to Leave Russia While Means Available

Aeroflot's passengers planes are parked at Sheremetyevo airport, outside Moscow, Russia, March 1, 2022. The Canadian Press/AP-Pavel Golovkin

The Canadian government has updated its advice for anyone considering travelling to Russia.

In a new post on the government’s website, it says all travel to Russia should be avoided, and any Canadians who are already there “should leave while commercial means are still available.”