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Senate bill proposes giving Ottawa the power to confiscate Russian state assets

Senate bill proposes giving Ottawa the power to confiscate Russian state assets

Globe and Mail·May 11, 2026·Steven ChaseLeans critical
Summary

A new law in Canada might let the government take money and property from Russia. This is because of the conflict in Ukraine. However, some people worry this could make other countries angry or scare away investors.

AI Analysis

The article presents concerns from analysts about potential negative consequences of the bill.

The article accurately describes the bill's purpose of using seized assets to compensate victims.

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