Opinion: Canada must lead on supporting Ukraine with Russia’s frozen assets
Open Letter: The next Canadian leader should set a powerful precedent against Russian aggression
Whoever wins Canada’s election next week will immediately face a decision with huge implications for global security and international law. At stake is the equivalent of US$300 billion of frozen Russian central bank reserves held in western currencies, C$22 billion of which is held in Canadian dollars. Given uncertainty among western allies, there’s no guarantee these assets will remain frozen.
