Overview
- The Prosecutor General’s Office announced the designation of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives on January 15.
- Officials describe the CFLI as a Canadian government financial mechanism founded in 1986 under the foreign affairs and trade ministry.
- Authorities allege the program finances projects in more than 120 countries to advance Ottawa’s priorities.
- The statement claims some projects back LGBT-linked groups that Russia labels extremist and banned.
- RIA Novosti reported the decision, citing the prosecutor’s press service as the source.