MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French
Press release
September 16, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will welcome Yulia Navalnaya, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and widow of former Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to Ottawa, Ontario, on September 17, 2024.
Minister Joly will take part in a high-level meeting with Ms. Navalnaya to discuss human rights in Russia and the challenges and risks facing political dissidents.
Minister Joly and Ms. Navalnaya will participate in an informal meeting to discuss the role of Canada and the international community in supporting democracy, justice, and the defense of human rights, as well as Ms. Navalnaya’s resilience in the face of immense personal and political adversity, which has made her a powerful voice in the fight for freedom and justice.
During her visit to Ottawa, Ms. Navalnaya will also meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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“Yulia Navalnaya is a strong and inspiring voice for the Russian people and those fighting for their right to live in a free and democratic society without fear of reprisal and oppression. I look forward to welcoming Ms. Navalnaya to Ottawa and hearing in person about her experience of continuing her late husband’s legacy in the fight for justice.”
– Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Quick Facts
On February 16, 2024, after numerous failed assassination attempts by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s henchmen and years of brutal imprisonment, Alexei Navalny died after months of deteriorating health due to poor prison conditions. A symbol of hope in the fight against abuse and tyranny, the news of his death devastated millions around the world.
On March 21, 2021, in response to the poisoning and imprisonment of Mr. Navalny, Canada sanctioned several individuals involved in gross and systematic human rights violations in Russia. In November 2022, August 2023, and June 2024, Canada announced sanctions against members of the Russian justice and security sectors, including police officers and investigators, prosecutors, judges, and corrections officials, as well as senior Russian government officials. These individuals have been implicated in gross and systematic human rights violations in Russia against opposition leaders, including Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and other Russian citizens.
Ms. Navalnaya has traveled around the world to meet with world leaders and deliver speeches from major platforms denouncing President Putin’s cruel regime and human rights abuses.
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