Canada

Trudeau: Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep into Russia

Despite Russian threats and nuclear blackmail, there should be no restrictions on Ukraine using Western weapons to strike military targets deep in Russian territory, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau said on Sept. 13.

13 September 2024, 10:26 PM

TIFF cancels Russian war propaganda documentary screening over safety concerns

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) canceled the screening of the Canadian documentary Russians at War due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety,” according to a statement released on Sept. 12.

13 September 2024, 09:50 AM

Ukrainian consul ‘disappointed’ by Toronto Film Festival ruling

Oleh Nikolenko, Consul General of Ukraine in Canada, expressed disappointment after the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) announced it will screen a Russian war propaganda documentary, in a Facebook post on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 10:16 PM

Ukrainian MPs urge Canada to cancel screening of Russian war propaganda film

The Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian parliament) has sent a letter to the Canadian Parliament urging them to prevent the screening of the propaganda film Russians at War at the Toronto International Film Festival, according to a statement on Sept. 9.

9 September 2024, 10:18 PM

Canada to send 80,000 CRV-7 rocket motors and 1,300 warheads to Ukraine

Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with 80,840 CRV-7 rocket motors and 1,300 warheads. The announcement came after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein on Friday, Sep. 6, according to the Canadian government.

6 September 2024, 07:05 PM

Western hesitation in 2014 paves the way for Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Canadian Minister says

Western countries should have done everything possible to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its independence and right to determine its own future in 2014, Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of International Development told NV.

27 August 2024, 11:07 AM

Canadian International Development Minister Hussen vists Kyiv, reaffirms Trudeau government support for Ukraine

Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development of Canada, spoke about his personal impressions of Kyiv, and Ukraine's path to reconstruction, in a new interview with NV.

26 August 2024, 03:53 PM

No limits on use of military equipment donated to Ukraine, says Canadian National Defense

Canada “places no geographic restrictions" on the use of military equipment donated to Ukraine, Canada’s National Defense Department said on Aug. 15, CBC News reported.

16 August 2024, 09:40 AM

Ukrainian tennis star stages incredible comeback in Toronto, set to face Russian opponent — video

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto.

7 August 2024, 02:15 PM

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30 July 2024, 02:41 PM

Russian and Chinese bombers approach Alaska, US and Canada on alert

Russian and Chinese bombers flew within 200 miles of the Alaskan coast this week, marking the first time they have come so close to U.S. territory, according to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Politico reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 03:55 PM

Canada unveils new military aid package for Ukraine

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 500 million Canadian dollars (approximately $367 million) at the NATO summit in Washington, Ukrainian Presidential Office reported on its website on July 11.

11 July 2024, 09:34 AM

Russia drops from top ten largest economies worldwide

Amidst a decline in the ruble’s value, Russia has fallen out of the top ten largest economies globally, slipping from 8th to 11th place, according to a World Bank report released on July 4, with Italy, Brazil, and Canada surpassing its growth rates last year.

4 July 2024, 02:24 PM

Canada slaps sanctions on 13 Russian officials for Navalny's death and human rights abuses

Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 13 Russian officials involved in the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced on June 18.

19 June 2024, 12:29 PM

Ottawa boosts Ukraine's arsenal with rockets and drones

Canada plans to send 2,300 unarmed CRV7 rockets to Kyiv, along with a selection of other weapons said Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair ahead of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels on June 13.

14 June 2024, 12:55 AM

Canada supplies weapons to Ukraine without restrictions on their use

Canada has placed no restrictions on the use of weapons it provides to Ukraine against targets in Russian territory, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said on May 29.

29 May 2024, 09:02 PM

Canada gearing up with five-year military aid plan for Ukraine

In a new budget unveiled, Canada earmarks funds for Ukraine, aiming to ramp up military spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030, CP24 reported.

17 April 2024, 07:15 PM

Canada sets aside funding over five years for lethal and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget, including funding for Ukraine, as the country plans to increase military spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030, CP24 reported.

17 April 2024, 09:42 AM

Canada to send Ukraine 450 SkyRanger drones

As part of an international coalition to equip the Ukrainian military with modern UAVs, Canada will send Kyiv 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose drones, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on April 15.

15 April 2024, 09:29 PM

Verkhovna Rada ratifies new changes to Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Canada

Ukraine has ratified a new free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada, opposition Holos party MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on April 10.

10 April 2024, 06:58 PM

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