Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Carney stated that the first shipments of the new equipment are expected to arrive within the next three weeks. The breakdown of the aid package includes:
• CAD $835 million for the procurement of critical equipment, including armored vehicles, small arms, and medical supplies.
• CAD $680 million for the purchase of military equipment from the United States to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
• CAD $220 million to purchase drone, counter-drone, and electronic warfare capabilities, with investments in joint ventures between Canadian and Ukrainian industries.
• CAD $100 million to source ammunition through the Czech Ammunition Initiative.
Carney’s visit and the announcement underscore Canada's steadfast support for Ukraine's sovereignty in the face of ongoing Russian aggression. In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted that Canada, which was the first Western country to recognize Ukraine's independence in 1991, would continue to stand in solidarity with the war-torn nation.
In addition to the military aid, Carney also announced a separate package of over CAD $31 million for humanitarian assistance, support for bomb shelter construction, and initiatives to counter cyberattacks.