The second set of sanctions is being adopted in coordination with recent actions taken by the EU and the U.S.
Canada has slapped additional sanctions on 31 Belarusian officials of incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko's regime in response to gross and systematic human rights violations that have been committed in Belarus.
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"Today's actions support wider international efforts to seek a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in Belarus. By demonstrating our firm resolve on sanctions, we strengthen our collective ability to pressure government officials in Belarus to heed the demands of the Belarusian people. Canada continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Belarus as they struggle to restore human rights and achieve democracy in their country," the press service quoted Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne as saying.