The Canadian Foreign Ministry on Friday imposed sanctions on 29 Russian individuals and 15 entities. 

"Canada is imposing sanctions against 29 state-sponsored disinformation and propaganda agents and 15 entities controlled or owned by the Russian government and involved in disinformation efforts," the ministry said in a statement.

The media outlets include TASS, RT and Sputnik.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova and Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox church were also included in the sanctions list.

Canada has also banned the import of certain gold imports from Russia which will be effective immediately.