KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is outlining $4.3 million in new support for Ukraine's defence as he meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta this morning.
The Prime Minister's Office says that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.
Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure, and announcing a new sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues.
Carney, who is serving as the G7 summit host this year, invited Zelenskyy to the meeting and has said Canada intends to make Ukraine's war effort a central part of the discussions.
As the two leaders met this morning, Carney condemned "in the strongest terms" the latest round of Russian attacks, saying it underscores the importance of standing in solidarity with Ukraine.
Kyiv was bombarded overnight with 32 missiles and more than 440 drones, Zelenskyy said — the deadliest attack on the capital this year.
Twelve people were killed and more than 130 injured, Zelenskyy said, adding Russia targeted civilian infrastructure, including housing.
"It's a big tragedy for us and we need support from our allies," he said, thanking Canada for the funding.
"We are ready for the peace negotiations, unconditional ceasefire. I think it's very important, but for this we need pressure."
— With files from Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa and The Associated Press
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2025.
Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press
