Canada is imposing additional sanctions on Syria, mounting more pressure on the Assad regime to stop attacks on civilians. "Canada is working with its allies to put an end to the war in Syria and to hold those responsible to account," Freeland said in a statement released Friday. Last Thursday, Canada announced sanctions against 27 officials in the Assad regime. Freeland has urged Russia, a longtime supporter of Assad, to broker his departure and help negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Last week Russia vetoed a UN resolution drafted by Britain to condemn the reported use of chemical weapons and demand a quick investigation.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2017 13:18 UTC