Canada Agrees C$350 Million Air Defense Package for Ukraine, Carney Says
- On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 100-year strategic partnership in Calgary, formalizing cooperation in defense, energy, and trade to support Ukraine's long-term sovereignty.
- To bolster Ukraine's defense against ongoing infrastructure attacks, Canada announced a $350 million air defense package and launched a new drone marketplace allowing military units to partner directly with companies to rapidly increase production capacity.
- Canada will provide over $430 million in loan guarantees for winter gas purchases, bringing total support to 26 billion, while Ottawa launched a joint venture between General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada and GreenTech to produce uncrewed systems.
- Zelenskyy called the air defense supplies a "very important package" crucial for protecting skies during winter, thanking Canada for its steadfast commitment and emphasizing the focus remains on "protecting our skies and preparing for the winter."
- Canada remains committed to rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure once peace is achieved, with officials noting the partnership aims to foster industrial collaboration and the relationship will "flourish in the century ahead.
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I'm totally grateful. I won't reveal it, it's your decision, but it's a decision for our lives," he said in a statement to the press along with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney
In the face of Moscow's intensification of ballistic missile strikes, Ukraine will receive financial assistance from Canada. Kiev and Ottawa have also signed a production partnership.
In order to help Ukraine spend the winter, Canada will also "provide more than $430 million (€268 million) in loan guarantees for the purchase of gas," added Mark Carney.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on September 10 to seek support for Ukraine's air defenses ahead of winter. Meanwhile, a new round of Russian airstrikes killed civilians in three regions.
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