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Canada to Decide Sanctions Over Ovechkin Pro-Putin Ad

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  • Canada’s government is reviewing sanctions against Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin for appearing in a pro-Putin ad.
  • The Ukrainian Canadian Congress urges Ottawa to bar Ovechkin and impose sanctions for supporting Russia’s war.
  • Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the cabinet will decide on any sanctions or entry ban for Ovechkin.
  • Latvia’s foreign affairs minister placed Ovechkin on a personae non gratae list, barring his entry.