A Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
Nikita Mazepin, a former Formula One driver, wants the Federal Court to direct Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to take immediate steps to remove him from the Canadian sanctions list.
The driver and his father, businessman Dmitry Mazepin, were among 14 people considered to be oligarchs, family members or close associates of the Russian regime who were added to Canada's sanctions roster on the same day last May.Canada has sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and organizations over Moscow's attack on Ukraine, prohibiting financial dealings linked to Canada.
Mazepin, 24, realized his lifelong dream of becoming a Formula One driver in early 2021, joining the Haas team as one of its two drivers. In March 2022, the team ended its agreement with him for the coming season.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Russian race-car driver heads to Federal Court over Canadian sanctionsA Russian race-car driver is taking Canada to court, saying sanctions imposed against him following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are unfairly hurting his career.
Lire la suite »
Russian race-car driver heads to federal court over Canadian sanctionsNikita Mazepin, a former Formula One driver, wants to be removed from the Canadian sanctions list, saying they are unfairly hurting his career
Lire la suite »
Federal public service strike affecting grain inspections: Canadian Grain CommissionWINNIPEG — The strike by Canada’s largest public\u002Dsector union could harm farmers both in terms of money coming in and crops going out, agricultural…
Lire la suite »
Federal Court will hear arguments on deportation of truck driver in Broncos crashCALGARY — The Federal Court has agreed to allow the lawyer for a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash to argue against his…
Lire la suite »
U.S. abortion pill access preserved after Supreme Court rejects lower court ruling - National | Globalnews.caThe court granted emergency requests from the Biden administration and the maker of the drug mifepristone who are appealing a lower court ruling that would roll back FDA approval.
Lire la suite »
B.C. Canadian Tire stores contravened privacy laws, privacy commissioner says - Terrace StandardMcEvoy: stores used facial ID technology without adequate notification or consent
Lire la suite »