January 21, 2025
Banned Russian oil is coming to Canada. Here’s how
By RCI
Russian oil continues to reach Canada through a loophole in federal sanctions, indirectly supporting the Kremlin’s finances amid its invasion of Ukraine. CBC News, in collaboration with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), found that about 2.5 million barrels of refined petroleum products originating from Russian crude—worth approximately $250 million—have entered Canada since the war began. This trade has generated over $100 million in...