Government to ban sanctioned Russians from entering Canada

Date Announced:

May 17, 2022

Overview:

The Putin regime’s attack on Ukraine is a war on democracy, human rights and the right of Ukrainians to choose their own future. Be it military, political or economic support, Canada will continue to be there for Ukraine in its time of need and hold Russia accountable. A central part of our response has been economic sanctions, to hold accountable those responsible for Russia’s aggression.

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced that the Government will strengthen these measures by banning sanctioned Russians from entering Canada. The Minister will introduce legislative changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) to ensure foreign nationals subject to sanctions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) are inadmissible to Canada. These changes will allow the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to deny entry to, and remove, individuals subjected to sanctions, and will allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) officials to deny visas.

Departments and Agencies:

Canada Border Services Agency | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Type of Administrative Action:

  • Legislation and Regulations

    • Immigration Category:

    Visitors

    Keywords:

    economic sanctions; entry ban; Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA); inadmissible; Russia; Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA)

    Source Document(s):

    https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2022/05/government-to-ban-sanctioned-russians-from-entering-canada.html

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