Canada is committing an additional $235 million to support Ukraine as its war with Russia continues, with Defence Minister David McGuinty and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand unveiling the newest funding package during meetings with NATO allies this week.
McGuinty said Canada will partner with NATO countries to acquire a suite of critical U.S.-sourced military capabilities worth roughly USD $500 million. Of that amount, Canada will contribute CAD $200 million to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List — a coordinated NATO effort designed to deliver urgently needed equipment to Kyiv.
Speaking from Brussels, where NATO ministers of foreign affairs are meeting, Anand announced a further $35 million for NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine. According to Global Affairs Canada, this money will help supply Ukrainian forces with medical equipment, protective gear, communications systems, logistics support, training, and infrastructure rebuilding to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to operate alongside NATO forces.
In its news release, Global Affairs Canada emphasized the scale of Canada’s ongoing assistance, noting that Ottawa has now committed nearly $22 billion in financial, humanitarian, military, and security aid to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. That includes $6.5 billion dedicated to military support through 2029.
The latest commitment highlights Canada’s continued alignment with NATO’s strategy of delivering long-term, predictable assistance to bolster Ukraine’s defence resilience. As the conflict grinds on and Ukraine faces heightened pressure across multiple fronts, allies have been urged to maintain — and in many cases increase — their support to ensure Kyiv’s armed forces can sustain operations into 2026 and beyond.