Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a declaration to establish a long-term partnership spanning defense, energy, and technology.
Key facts
- •Canada and Ukraine signed a declaration for a 100-year partnership covering defense, energy, and technology.
- •The agreement includes a $350 million equipment package for air defense delivered through the U.S. Jumpstart program.
- •Canada is providing C$450 million in loan guarantees to help Ukraine maintain energy infrastructure during the winter.
- •A new national drone marketplace will direct 30% of Canada's new drone production to the Ukrainian battlefield.
- •President Zelenskyy stated he plans to meet with Donald Trump in New York City in late September.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a declaration in Calgary on Thursday to establish a 100-year partnership between their nations. The agreement aims to codify long-term cooperation across several sectors, including defense, security, trade, investment, reconstruction, energy, and critical minerals. The leaders met in Alberta, a province home to a significant population of Canadians of Ukrainian descent, to formalize the framework for future collaboration.
By the numbers
Defense and Drone Initiatives
As part of the broader cooperation, Canada announced a $350 million (US$253 million) equipment package to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses through the U.S. Jumpstart mechanism. Prime Minister Carney also introduced a national drone marketplace, modeled on Ukraine’s Brave1 system, to accelerate the procurement of uncrewed technology. Canada has committed to sending 30% of its new domestic drone production directly to Ukraine to support battlefield operations. Carney noted that Canada is currently undergoing its largest defense rearmament in 70 years. The government’s Defense Drone Initiative aims to expand domestic manufacturing capacity, with the goal of producing millions of drones within two years to support both the Canadian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian military.
Energy Support and Long-Term Ties
To assist Ukraine through the upcoming winter, Canada is providing C$450 million in loan guarantees intended to stabilize the country's energy supply. These funds are designated for repairing damaged infrastructure, increasing storage capacity, and ensuring power remains available for critical facilities like hospitals. During the visit, both leaders highlighted the historical ties between the two nations, which date back to 1893. Carney emphasized that the partnership looks beyond the current conflict, focusing on sustained cooperation in technology and critical minerals. President Zelenskyy noted that he expects to meet with Donald Trump in New York City in late September to discuss the ongoing war.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency, Guardian Ukraine.
