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On March 24, 2021, Canada imposed new economic sanctions against nine Russian government officials ( listed person(s) ) implicated in what the Government of Canada believes were gross and systematic violations of human rights. These sanctions reflect concern by the Government of Canada in respect of actions Canada believes were taken by Russian government officials in connection with the poisoning of Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny, his subsequent detention and prosecution, and measures taken against Russian citizens who protested his treatment. In a press release, Canada described the actions of these individuals as a continuing pattern that targets opposition voices and those it deems threatening.