The 2024 Washington Summit saw NATO’s 32-member States pledge $59 billion dollars in Military assistance to Ukraine, as part of a New Security Aid package designed to help the embattled Nation, and Canada promised to do its part, with $500 million in New Aid.
The Prime Minister’s Office issued a Statement on Canada’s New pledge to Ukraine, and it noted that its New commitments include $444 million that will go to Canada’s National Defence Department to support the Costs of helping Kyiv.
Canada will spend $444 million on Military Equipment for Kyiv, and on Assistance to and Training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Specifics on what Military equipment would be sent to Ukraine were Not detailed in the Government Statement.
The Prime Minister’s Office did reveal that the Federal Government was allocating $389 million to enhance F-16 Pilot Training through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Air Force Capability Coalition, to support Ukrainian Pilots.
Canada will Not only Train more Pilots via its additional Ffunding, but also provide Ukraine with the Support and Critical Equipment it requires, to Safely operate the F-16 to Combat the Threat currently being posed by the Russian Air Force.
$56 million will be allocated for NATO’s Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Ffund for Ukraine, which is focused on Rebuilding the Country’s Security and Defense sector, as well as Ukraine's ability to become Interoperable with NATO Forces.
Canadian Money will also Support the launch of NATO’s New Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, which is a Plan designed to Coordinate Military Training, Logistical Support, and Equipment Support for the Ukrainians.
Canada also signed onto the Ukraine Compact, which is a Joint statement by G7 that Reconfirms their Commitment to the “enduring support” of Ukrainian Self-Defense and the Country’s Deterrence capabilities.
According to the Government of Canada, Ottawa has provided $4.5 billion in Military Aid and Financial Assistance to its Ukrainian Allies, since Vladimir Putin Ordered the Invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and plans to support Kyiv through 2029.
Canada is currently preparing another Shipment of New LAV 6.0 ACSV Armored Personnel Carriers made in London, Ontario. The First Shipment of these essential Vehicles was received by Ukraine in June 2024.
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