MPs are asking the Liberals to report regularly on who\u0027s had assets frozen, what shell companies are involved and whether the sanctions are being evaded
The committee launched a study of the Russian military buildup at the border with Ukraine shortly before Moscow chose to invade the country a year ago.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
But the MPs heard from experts and Ukraine’s ambassador that it’s unclear whether the sanctions are actually having an impact, and to what extent Russian oligarchs are working around these limitations. The MPs are asking the Liberals to go beyond occasional updates on the total amount of funds that have been frozen, and report regularly on who’s had assets frozen, what shell companies are involved and whether those targeted are evading the sanctions.
The committee wrapped up hearings last October but took months to issue the report, in part due to squabbles between the parties on a handful of issues.
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