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Ukrainian Canadians to Protest Ovechkin's Visit to Ottawa over Putin Ties
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress says Ovechkin’s support for Vladimir Putin warrants sanctions and an entry ban, citing two online petitions with 3,464 signatures.
- On Tuesday, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress plans a "Rally: No War Crimes in Ottawa" outside the Canadian Tire Centre to protest Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin during the team's visit to the Ottawa Senators.
- Ovechkin's appearance in a September campaign video promoting United Russia, the party of Russian President Vladimir Putin, prompted the UCC to call for his entry denial to Canada.
- Two House of Commons petitions have gathered 2,815 and 649 signatures demanding the government restrict Ovechkin's financial assets and deny him entry. Alexandra Chyczij, national president of the UCC, criticized the National Hockey League for ignoring his support of a "genocidal regime."
- The Senators stated they are aware of the demonstration and will implement measures to ensure fan safety. The UCC argues the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship has legal authority to bar supporters of genocide from entering Canada.
- Tuesday's game marks the 41-year-old's first visit to Canada since announcing his upcoming retirement at the end of his 22nd NHL season. Ovechkin holds the record for 930 career goals.
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The Russian player appeared in September in an election advertisement for Vladimir Putin's party.
·Montreal, Canada
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Ukrainian Canadians to protest Ovechkin’s visit to Ottawa over Putin ties
OTTAWA - Ukrainian Canadians plan to protest outside Ottawa's Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit the Senators.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+22 Reposted by 22 other sources
Ukrainian Canadians to protest Ovechkin's visit to Ottawa over Putin ties
OTTAWA - Ukrainian Canadians plan to protest outside Ottawa's Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit the Senators.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Protests planned outside Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa for visit by NHL’s Alex Ovechkin
A protest is planned for outside the Canadian Tire Centre when Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin visits Ottawa this week, as a petition calls on the federal government to impose sanctions on the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
·Toronto, Canada
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