Canada pledges air‑defence aid to Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit to Calgary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, highlighting the city’s sizable Ukrainian‑heritage community and the leader’s personal ties to the region. The visit coincided with a joint announcement that Canada will increase assistance for Ukraine’s air‑defence capabilities and help replenish its drone inventory, underscoring a deepening bilateral alliance.

During the meeting, officials from both governments outlined a framework for expanded cooperation, including the provision of additional air‑defence systems and logistical support for drone operations. The commitments are part of a broader effort by Canada to bolster Ukraine’s security posture amid ongoing conflict, and they reflect the strengthened partnership that the two nations aim to maintain in the coming months.