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Canadian Government Advises Gay Travelers to Take Care When Visiting Russia |
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 The federal government has advised gay and lesbian travellers visiting St. Petersburg, Russia - a popular tourist destination - to take extra precaution in the wake of a new law in the city banning "homosexual propaganda."
Canada's ambassador has written to the Russian government to express deep concern, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said.
"We are all deeply concerned by this legislation that runs contrary to core Canadian values of freedom of speech, of human rights and the rule of law," Baird said on Friday during question period.
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March 18, 2012
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