Canada has also announced new sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector, targeting ten key figures from two important companies, Rosneft and Gazprom.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated Canada's support for Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday against the backdrop of an intensified attack by Russia on the country.
According to a readout of the call issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Trudeau called on "continuing to support the Ukrainian people and work with allies and international partners to hold Russia accountable for the unreasonable and illegal invasion of Ukraine's sovereign territory." reaffirmed its commitment." ,
Trudeau praised Zelensky for his "outstanding bravery and front-line leadership in the face of Russia's aggression, calling it inspirational to Canadians and people around the world".
Separately, a Canadian lawmaker suggested on Wednesday that an important street in the Canadian capital be named after a Ukrainian leader. Charlie Angus said that Charlotte Street, where the Russian embassy in Ottawa is located, should be called Zelensky Boulevard.
"It is only a symbol, but a symbol of hope and disregard for tyranny, in the fight for democracy and freedom," Angus said in a post on Twitter.
The city of Ottawa has installed eight signs in the colors of the Ukrainian flag in front of Russia's embassy that read "Free-Libre Ukraine", where 'Libre' in French is free.
Meanwhile, Canada's military intelligence chief has said that Western coordinated support for Ukraine may have thwarted any plans that China could use the crisis period to attempt to take over Taiwan. may fall.
Testifying before the House of Commons Defense Committee on Wednesday, Major-General Mike Wright told lawmakers that a week ago, "we were very concerned about China and were really wondering whether China was trying to control its Will take the opportunity to speed up plans abroad, especially Taiwan,” as reported by CBC News.
While the situation appears to have changed, Wright said, "I expect the response from the international community, and especially from NATO and the West, that China will give pause to any future authoritarian plans."
Canada has also announced new sanctions targeting ten key figures of two key companies, Rosneft and Gazprom, targeting Russia's energy sector.
"Canada's support for Ukraine and its people is unwavering. We will continue to meet every act of aggression by Russia's leadership with measures designed to undermine its ability to wage war," Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie said on Wednesday. Outlining the restrictions, he said.
"These measures are intended to put further pressure on Russia's leadership to prevent violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," a statement from the government department Global Affairs Canada said.