Russian race-car driver heads to Federal Court over Canadian sanctions
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A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
Nikita Mazepin, a former Formula One driver, wants the Federal Court to direct Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly to take immediate steps to remove him from the Canadian sanctions list.
He says at the very least Joly should make a decision on his application to be taken off the list and tell him the result within five days.
Mazepin is also asking the court to order interim relief that would allow him to take part in racing activities in Canada.
The driver and his father, businessman Dmitry Mazepin, were among 14 people considered to be oligarchs, family members or close associates of the Russian regime who were added to Canada's sanctions roster on the same day last May.
Global Affairs Canada declined to comment on the case while it is before the Federal Court.
Canada has sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and organizations over Moscow's attack on Ukraine, prohibiting financial dealings linked to Canada.
