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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/9863011
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Canada and Canadians have been crucial in providing help to Ukraine in its fight for survival against Russia’s invasion. This has involved providing military or humanitarian aid, assistance from NGOs and non-profits, and individuals coming to assist Ukrainian civilians or fighting in the Ukrainian military.
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Between 2022 and 2025, Canada gave $6.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine. It also funded cybersecurity initiatives, budget support, and humanitarian programs, including efforts to help Ukrainians withstand Russia’s attacks on critical infrastructure during cold winters. At the end of 2025, Ottawa expanded its support further, with more military aid. It is cooperating with Ukraine on drone production, missile defense, and long-range firepower to help increase both countries’ security needs and adapt to modern warfare.
Canada is also a part of the PURL initiative, which is a way to purchase American-made military equipment. They had contributed $830 million by May 2026 to help Ukraine acquire the air defenses needed to protect civilians. To Canada’s benefit, they have invested in manufacturing drones within their own country. This bolsters the Canadian defense industry and both countries’ security, showing how assisting Ukraine helps benefit overall defensive capabilities.
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Many aid organizations have stepped up to help Ukraine, from the Canadian Red Cross providing humanitarian assistance, the Canada Ukraine Foundation providing humanitarian and medical aid, or Mriya Aid assisting with demining and training Ukrainians in explosive ordnance removal.
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There are many different reasons Canadians support Ukraine. For some, it is a case of shared values, a similarity of being next to a larger neighbor, or because of support for Ukrainians who have contributed significantly to Canada’s history. Many Ukrainians moved to Canada in the late 1800s and throughout the 20th century, becoming the largest diaspora in Canada and the largest population of Ukrainians in the western world outside of Ukraine itself. Since 2022, many Ukrainians have also made Canada their home.
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Today, the [Ukrainian-Canadian] partnership is increasingly a two-way exchange. As Canada has helped Ukraine defend itself, Ukraine is now sharing hard-earned expertise and experience in drone warfare, Russian military capabilities, and modern security, strengthening Canada’s own defense and preparedness.
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And as Yvan Baker, head of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Canadian Parliament, has said, the support for Ukraine serves Canada’s interests.
“There are two main reasons for Canada’s support. First, because it is the right thing to do. Ukraine deserves our support because Ukrainians are bravely defending themselves against a brutal invasion. Second, it is in Canada’s interest. As President Zelensky and others have said, Ukraine is defending Europe and effectively defending NATO. If Russia succeeds in Ukraine, I do not believe it will stop there. NATO countries would be next,” Baker said.