OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada disagrees with the U.S. decision on Thursday evening to pause U.S. sanctions on Russian oil to mitigate soaring energy prices amid the Iran conflict. “Canada’s position is to maintain sanctions on Russia, maintain sanctions, including on the shadow fleet, which is moving this oil,” said Carney, during a press conference in Bardufoss, Norway, on Friday. The three leaders are among the six G7 leaders who disagree with the U.S. decision. The U.S. sanctions have been in place since March 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Norwegian prime minister told reporters that it’s important to keep the pressure on Russia.

Source: National Post March 14, 2026 04:00 UTC