Canada is opposing the International Olympic Committee's decision to ease restrictions on Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Olympics. The move comes amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, which has prompted Canadian officials to maintain a firm stance against normalizing Russian participation in international sports.
Canadian authorities have stated that Russian athletes will not be permitted to compete in domestic sporting events in Canada. This position reflects broader concerns about the IOC's evolving policy, which Canada believes may undermine the significance of the conflict and the international response to it.