Ukraine Crisis: Russian Ships, Fishing Boats Banned From Entering Canada

"This will have a significant economic impact on Russian boats or ships that are either owned or flagged by Russia," said Canadian Minister.

Ottawa announced Tuesday a ban on Russian ships and fishing boats from its internal waters and ports, the latest in a string of Canadian measures levelled against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban, following a similar move by Britain on Monday, would take effect later this week.

And he said he expects more countries to follow suit.

"This will have a significant economic impact on Russian boats or ships that are either owned or flagged by Russia," Alghabra told reporters in Ottawa.