Doug Ford, John Tory among 61 Canadians sanctioned by Russia
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory are among 61 Canadian officials, journalists and military experts who have been sanctioned by Russia.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory are among 61 Canadian officials, journalists and military experts who have been sanctioned by Russia.
On Thursday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the individuals have been sanctioned for supporting what it called a “Russophobic” stance of the Canadian government.
The ministry said the 61 individuals were barred from entering Russia indefinitely.
The sanctions come as Russia’s war with Ukraine continues.
In an email Thursday afternoon, Ivana Yelich, a spokesperson for Ford said the premier has “been clear.”
“Ontario stands with the people of Ukraine and our support will never waver,” Yelich wrote.
In a statement of his own, Tory said he is “proud to stand up for democracy and stand against tyranny.”
“No sanctions will ever stop or diminish my support for peace, democracy and the rule of law, my support for Ukraine, my support for the people of Ukraine, and my support for the Ukrainian-Canadian community here in Toronto,” he said.
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