Kenora MP Eric Melillo won’t be visiting Russia anytime soon.
He is on the list of 313 Canadian names, mostly politicians, who are now banned from entering the country.
In response, Melillo says, “I consider this ban a badge of honour.”
He notes, “Russia’s decision to ban me and other Parliamentarians who have stood against the illegal invasion of Ukraine will not deter us from continuing to defend democracy, the rule of law, and the right of the Ukrainian people to live in peace in their sovereign nation.
Melillo adds the Conservative party has support the Canadian government’s response but is calling for more harsh action.
That includes expelling the Russian Ambassador from Canada and doing more to secure Ukraine’s airspace, particularly over the humanitarian corridors to allow Ukrainians to seek safe passage away from the war zone.
