September 12, 2026. TORONTO, ON. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, concluded a successful visit to Canada.
In Calgary on September 10, President Zelenskyy, and the Right Honourable Mark Carney signed the historic Canada-Ukraine declaration for a 100-year partnership, further strengthening the bonds of friendship between Canada and Ukraine. Prime Minister Carney announced significant support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, and new investments in the Canada-Ukraine defence and security partnership.
UCC President Chyczij joins CBC Power and Politics to discuss President Zelenskyy’s visit. To view click on image above. Interview starts at 1:08:39.
“These new initiatives demonstrate that the Canada-Ukraine partnership is a true win-win for both of our nations. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is grateful to the Government of Canada for the additional support for Ukraine’s defence and to Prime Minister Carney for his leadership,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “Russia’s barbaric air attacks on Ukrainian civilians are devastating. As winter approaches, Canada’s contribution to Ukraine’s air defence comes at a critical time, as does the support for energy infrastructure.”
Among the support announced by Prime Minister Carney on September 10:
- Approximately $350 million to deliver critical air defence interceptors
- Nearly $435 million in new loan guarantees to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support energy security
- $200 million in concessional loans through Export Development Canada to support Ukraine’s reconstruction
The full news release from the Office of the Prime Minister is available here: Canada and Ukraine to scale up drone production, build up Canada’s defence industries, and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine
On September 11, President Zelenskyy held an engaging meeting with the Ukrainian community in Toronto. “The community has historically helped Ukraine and Canada have good relations. These relations need to be maintained and, in my view, we must not let them deteriorate. And, of course, it is better to develop them, to develop them strategically, to improve them, and to move forward,” President Zelenskyy said.
The release from the Office of the President of Ukraine about the community meeting is available here: Ukraine and Canada Have Historically Good Relations That Should Be Maintained and Strategically Developed – The President During a Meeting with Ukrainian Community in Toronto
UCC President Alexandra Chyczij joins CBC’s As It Happens to discuss President Zelenskyy’s visit. To listen click here
