Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $1 billion military assistance package for Ukraine during Independence Day proceedings in Kyiv, with equipment deliveries scheduled to begin in September 2025.

The aid package forms part of Canada’s broader $2 billion military commitment made at the G7 summit in June. Carney specified that the funds will purchase drones, ammunition, and armored vehicles for Ukrainian forces.

“Today I proudly announce that over $1 billion of this amount will be directed to strengthening your weapons arsenal through the supply of drones, ammunition, and armored vehicles, which will arrive as early as next month,” Carney stated during his address.

Beyond military hardware, Canada committed tens of millions of dollars for emergency medical assistance, bomb shelter construction, and democracy strengthening initiatives. The democracy support includes cybersecurity assistance to counter digital attacks on Ukrainian institutions.

Carney outlined Canada’s role in international efforts to address humanitarian concerns, particularly regarding illegally displaced children from occupied territories. As co-chair of the international coalition for returning deported Ukrainian children, Canada plans to coordinate with Ukraine, European partners, and the United States on repatriation efforts.

“On this Ukrainian Independence Day and at this critical moment in the country’s history, Canada is strengthening its support and efforts aimed at achieving just and lasting peace in Ukraine,” the Prime Minister stated.

Carney’s visit to Kyiv represents part of a broader European tour. His itinerary includes meetings with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on 25 August, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on 26 August, and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa on 27 August.

Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, Canada has provided nearly $22 billion in aid to Ukraine, including over $12.4 billion in financial assistance to support the Ukrainian government and economy. Canada also committed about $3 billion specifically for military support, supplying infantry fighting vehicles, drones, ammunition, and training for Ukrainian forces.