Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls presence of Canadian official at Russian embassy event ‘appalling’ and ‘offensive’
The Canadian government, which talks about the need to politically and diplomatically isolate Moscow over its military assault on Ukraine, nevertheless sent a high-profile representative to take part in the Russian embassy’s national holiday party on Friday in Ottawa.
“We believe diplomacy is an all-weather instrument and diplomatic protocol is an important part of upkeeping the bilateral communications.” “We have long called on the Canadian government to expel the Russian diplomats still in Canada and recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Thus far, our government has ignored these calls.”
Interim Conservative Leader Candice Bergen said Russia Day is supposed to be a celebration of the Russian peoples rejecting authoritarian and communist Soviet Union and but has become overshadowed this year by Mr. Putin’s illegal war and occupation of Ukraine. “Maintaining diplomatic relations during a time of armed conflict is important for managing crises and an important tool for the government,” Prof. Carvin said.
Canada has pledged $500-million in military aid to Ukraine this year and disbursed several hundred million so far.
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