The Canadian federal government announced that it will provide an additional $235 million in aid to Ukraine. According to the Canadian Press, Defense Minister McGuinty stated that Canada will work with NATO allies to purchase a range of key military equipment from the United States for Ukraine, totaling approximately $500 million, of which Canada will contribute $200 million.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anand also announced at the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels that Canada will allocate $35 million to support NATO’s comprehensive relief package for Ukraine. The Department of Global Affairs stated that the funding would enable NATO to provide Ukraine with medical supplies, personal protective equipment, communication tools, training, and logistical support, as well as enhance interoperability between Ukrainian and NATO forces and rebuild key defense infrastructure.
The Department of Global Affairs also stated that since 2022, Canada has provided nearly $22 billion in funding to Ukraine, including $6.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine until 2029.