According to RIA Novosti, the publication on the official Twitter account of the embassy with the image of a crossed-out rainbow flag and the inscription that the family is a man, woman and children, caused a wide response.

“Deputy Minister Sandra McCardel was invited to express the Government of Canada's concern about our legislative initiatives to save the younger generation from non-traditional propaganda, which they consider to be contrary to universal human rights,” the ambassador said.

On November 24, the State Duma of Russia adopted a law banning LGBT propaganda, pedophilia and gender reassignment in advertising, books, films and the media, as well as including such information on the list of prohibited for children.

On November 26, the Russian embassy in Washington said that by criticizing the law banning LGBT propaganda, gender reassignment and pedophilia, US officials are grossly interfering in Russia's internal affairs.