Ottawa, Rajab 17, 1438, April 14, 2017, SPA -- Canada has announced new sanctions against the Syrian regime in response to the chemical attack that took place in Khan Sheikhoun. In a statement issued today, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has said 27 high-ranking officials are now subject to an asset freeze and dealings prohibition. Freeland says the new sanctions against key officials are part of Canada’s continued efforts to pressure the Assad regime to stop the violence against innocent children, women and men. “Last week’s chemical weapons attack in southern Idlib is a war crime and is unacceptable. Canada is working with its allies to end the war in Syria," she said. --SPA 19:15 LOCAL TIME 16:15 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w376864