Canada Slaps Russia with More Sanctions, Offers Extra Aid for Ukraine Amid War

Canada is sanctioning 35 more Russians and releasing bonds that anybody may purchase to help the Ukrainian government, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Trudeau said that the group receiving sanctions consists of six companies in the energy sector and officials of Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom.

Canada Sanctions Russia

Investors will be able to purchase the five-year Ukraine Sovereignty Bonds through Canadian banks, and the money will be sent to Ukraine via the International Monetary Fund.

The Congress of Ukrainian Canadians is hosting a three-day convention in Winnipeg while the prime minister is there. Additionally, he's expected to hear the Manitoba government ask for additional funding to aid Ukrainians who are fleeing the conflict, Global News reported.

Canada continues to stand with Ukraine. We stand together in support of freedom, democracy, and justice. And we stand united against Russian aggression. Today, I announced new measures to make sure the Ukrainian people have what they need to defend themselves. Here’s a recap:
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 28, 2022

Since the Russian invasion started in February of last year, approximately 12,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Manitoba, according to Premier Heather Stefanson.

But she claims that in order to assist the province pay for housing, healthcare, education, and other requirements of the immigrants, federal funding is required. Despite having less than 4% of Canada's population, according to Stefanson, Manitoba has accepted more than 10% of all Ukrainian immigrants.

Per CBC via MSN, Trudeau stated that Canada supports Ukraine and would keep tightening the screws on Russia, adding that more than 1,400 people and organizations have now been sanctioned.

Additionally, the prime minister announced that he intended to impose sanctions on representatives of the Russian justice and security apparatus, including police officers, investigators, prosecutors, judges, and prison guards who had engaged in "gross and repeated human rights violations against Russian opposition leaders."

The 247th day of the war will be on Friday. Under special immigration programs, more than 105,000 Ukrainian nationals have migrated to Canada, with almost 12,000 of them arriving in Manitoba.

The beginning of the battle is still clearly in Alexandra Chyczij's mind, national president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. The UCC board of directors had just finished a Zoom meeting with Trudeau on the evening of February 23 when all of their phones suddenly lighted up.

Trudeau also revealed a new scientific collaboration between Canada and Ukraine. To assist Ukraine in preserving and reestablishing its scientific and research potential, up to 20 scientists who now reside in Ukraine will be invited to work and reside in Canada.

Russia Could Start Conscripting Women in Ukraine War

Meanwhile, as the rogue nation loses control of its brutal invasion, Russia may begin enlisting women in its war in Ukraine, a military official in the Kremlin indicated, as per NY Post.

Gen. Vladimir Boldyrev of the Russian army suggested it as the nation lost significant territory in regions it had initially secured during the assault on February 24, including a Russian pullback from the Kharkiv region.

Boldyrev pointed out that prospective female draftees will undergo rigorous screening. Alexey Chepa, a member of the State Duma, added his voice to the discussion and said that Russia should emulate Israel by requiring both men and women to serve in the military.