Kremlin critics urge Canada to pass new bill expanding sanctions law
Two Kremlin critics are advocating for a new Canadian bill aimed at enhancing sanctions against transnational repression. The bill, C-219, would impose penalties on foreign states that harass or harm critics and require Canada to publish a list of prisoners of conscience. Supporters believe the legislation would modernize Canada's approach to defending human rights.
- ▪Vladimir Kara-Murza and Bill Browder are testifying in support of Bill C-219 before Canadian MPs.
- ▪The bill aims to make transnational repression an offense punishable by sanctions.
- ▪It would also require Canada to publish an annual list of prisoners of conscience and detail advocacy efforts on their behalf.
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Open this photo in gallery:Russian-British dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza attends a press conference after being freed in a multi-country prisoner swap in Bonn, Germany, in August, 2024.Leon Kuegeler/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTwo prominent Kremlin critics who’ve been targets of Russian coercion are testifying before MPs Thursday in support of legislation aimed at expanding and toughening Canadian sanctions law.Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian-British opposition politician and dissident who was imprisoned by Moscow, and U.S.-born financier Bill Browder are both appearing at the House of Commons foreign affairs committee to back Bill C-219.The private member’s bill, sponsored by Conservative MP James Bezan, would make transnational…
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