Canada-Ukraine declaration for a 100-year partnership

The Prime Minister of Canada and the President of Ukraine,  (hereinafter “the Leaders”), meeting to reaffirm and elevate the relationship between their two countries and peoples,

Recalling that Canada was the first Western country to recognise the independence of Ukraine, on December 2, 1991, and that the friendship between Canada and Ukraine is strengthened by the more than 1.3 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage whose contribution to Canada, and whose devotion to Ukraine, form a living bridge between the two nations;

Building on the provisions of the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between Ukraine and Canada of January 27, 1992, the Memorandum of Understanding on Consultations between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of Canada of September 23, 1992, the Joint Declaration on Special Partnership between Canada and Ukraine of  March 31, 1994, renewed in 2001, and upon the common values it proclaimed — freedom, democracy, justice, solidarity, and human dignity — which have guided the relationship for more than three decades;

Building upon the Agreement on Friendship and Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada of October 24, 1994, the Agreement on Security Cooperation between Canada and Ukraine of February 24, 2024 and the Action Plan for its implementation signed at Kyiv on August 24, 2025, and the modernised Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement;

Condemning in the strongest possible terms Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations and a direct attack on freedom and democracy everywhere;

Paying tribute to the extraordinary courage, resilience, and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people and of the defenders of Ukraine, whose defence of their homeland is also the defence of Euro-Atlantic security, and of the principles on which international peace depends;

Reaffirming Canada’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including its territorial sea and their shared rejection of any attempt to redraw borders by force;

Determined to ensure the decisive failure of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; to restore a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine, grounded in the principles of the Charter of the United Nations; and to ensure that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine will not be repeated;

Recognising that Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction is vital for this pathway and that together Canada and Ukraine can be leaders across multiple sectors, standing up for common values, open, inclusive societies and ensuring opportunities for all;

Affirming that Ukraine’s future will be decided by the Ukrainian people alone, and that no decision about Ukraine may be taken without Ukraine;

Recognising that Ukraine, through the battle-tested strength, innovation, and experience of its defence forces and its people, is a net contributor to the security of its partners and to the collective defence of the Euro-Atlantic region;

Committing to strengthen the enduring bonds between the peoples of Canada and Ukraine and to advance cooperation across political, security, economic, scientific, humanitarian, and cultural fields in support of a shared future of peace, prosperity and democratic resilience;

Committing to a partnership that delivers tangible benefits to our peoples, strengthens ties between communities, supports the leadership of youth and women, and recognizes the important role of civil society and independent media in advancing democracy, resilience and shared prosperity;

Have resolved to elevate the special partnership between Canada and Ukraine into a comprehensive Strategic Partnership for generations to come, and to this end declare as follows:

1. A comprehensive, just and lasting peace and political partnership

   1. The Leaders commit to the closest coordination of their foreign policies in pursuit of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine — a peace that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, including its territorial sea; is backed by commitments to a framework of politically and legally binding guarantees, as agreed to by the Coalition of the Willing in the Paris Declaration; and ensures accountability for Russia’s aggression and the harm it has caused.
   2. Canada stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Canada will continue to provide comprehensive military, financial, humanitarian, and stabilisation assistance, and will continue to lead within the Group of Seven (G7), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the Coalition of the Willing to sustain and broaden international support for Ukraine.
   3. The Leaders commit to intensified political dialogue at all levels and to aligning their positions in the United Nations, the G7, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international fora.
   4. Canada reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s membership in NATO. The Leaders affirm that Ukraine’s future is in NATO, that Ukraine’s path to NATO membership is irreversible, and that Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance will be a fundamental contribution to Euro-Atlantic security. Canada will continue to support the interoperability, modernisation, and reform of Ukraine’s defence and security institutions to NATO standards.
   5. Canada strongly supports Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and will continue to assist the reforms that advance it, recognising that Ukraine’s integration into Euro-Atlantic and European institutions is the strongest foundation for its long-term security, democracy and prosperity.
   6. Canada will continue to support Ukraine’s democratic governance, rule of law, judicial and public-sector reforms, and its comprehensive anti-corruption efforts, which underpin Ukraine’s European path and the confidence of its citizens and investors alike.
      
      

2. Defence and security cooperation

   7. Building upon the Canada–Ukraine Strategic Security Partnership established by the Agreement on Security Cooperation of February 24, 2024 and its Action Plan of August 24, 2025, the Leaders commit to deepen cooperation across its streams, in particular: the provision of military assistance and critical capabilities; the training and development of the Security and Defence Forces of Ukraine; intelligence cooperation; cyber defence; and countering hybrid threats, sabotage, terrorism, and foreign information manipulation and interference. The annual consultations between the foreign affairs and defence ministries of the two countries, initiated in 2025, will remain the principal mechanism for reviewing progress under the Agreement on Security Cooperation of February 24, 2024.
   8. Canada and Ukraine will complement these annual consultations with a dedicated mechanism of cooperation on bilateral defence-industrial and materiel cooperation, meeting regularly at the appropriate level, to identify priority projects, address regulatory, procurement and implementation bottlenecks, and review progress on joint production and capability-development initiatives.
   9. Canada and Ukraine will strengthen institutional ties in the area of countering foreign information manipulation and interference, build resilience to information threats, and enable effective an effective response to threats.
   10. Canada will sustain and expand as needed its training of the Security and Defence Forces of Ukraine through Operation UNIFIER, which has trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian personnel since 2015 and stands extended to 2029, adapting its scope to Ukraine’s evolving needs.
   11. Canada will continue to work with partners, including through the Coalition of the Willing, toward establishing a framework of politically and legally binding guarantees, as established in the Paris Declaration, to prevent the repetition of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

3. Defence industrial partnership

   12. Ukraine’s defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including its territorial sea, upholds the principles on which Canada’s own security rests. Building on the Canada-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation of February 24, 2024, the Leaders state their intention to:
       • Deepen practical cooperation between their defence establishments in support of shared strategic objectives and establish a sustainable framework for long-term cooperation aimed at enhancing the national security and defence capabilities of Canada and Ukraine;
       • Promote regular dialogue and consultation between relevant defence authorities to review progress, identify priorities, consider future initiatives, and drive enhanced collaboration and future cooperation initiatives;
       • Pursue opportunities to further develop a “drone deal” as part of a long-term defence industrial partnership, including, as appropriate, through expanded cooperation in the joint production of uncrewed systems, counter-drone and electronic warfare capabilities, ammunition, and other priority capabilities, as well as in research and development, testing and evaluation, technology transfer and licensing, and the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property, with a view to leveraging Ukraine’s battlefield-proven innovation and Canada’s industrial and technological strengths for the benefit of the security, industries, and workforce of both countries;
       • Consider, as appropriate, mechanisms that could further support and facilitate a strengthened bilateral defence relationship, including predictable procurement and offtake arrangements for jointly produced equipment, including multi-year commitments;
       • Take next steps to modernize the existing 2017 Canada-Ukraine Defence Cooperation Arrangement, accounting for evolving security requirements and the interests of both Participants; and
       • Consider developing additional arrangements, as required, to support and guide deeper bilateral defence cooperation, including, where mutually agreed and subject to applicable laws, regulations, and export control frameworks, exploring opportunities to supply jointly produced equipment to Ukraine, Canada, and other partners.
   13. Canada and Ukraine will work together with partners to establish the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a new multilateral financial institution that will bring together like-minded partners to mobilise and deploy private capital and support collective security by accelerating the deployment of innovative technologies and expanding industrial partnerships among member countries. Canada and Ukraine will work together within the DSRB to eligible defence companies and joint ventures benefit from DSRB financing, guarantees and other financial instruments, including to expand production capacity and strengthen resilient defence supply chains.

4. Economic partnership, trade and investment

   14. The Leaders commit to fostering a dynamic and forward-looking economic partnership founded on the modernised Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. They will promote increased trade and investment, facilitate partnerships between the public and private sectors, and work together to mobilise the expertise, innovation, and capital required to support sustainable economic growth and Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction.
   15. Canada and Ukraine will support labour mobility and, where appropriate, mutual recognition of qualifications, so that the skills and enterprise of Ukrainians and Canadians can flow to where they build the most prosperity in both countries.
   16. Canada and Ukraine will reinforce cooperation between the financial institutions of the two countries — including their central banks, public financial institutions, and development and export finance agencies, as relevant, as well as commercial banks, insurers and institutional investors — to support the reform and resilience of Ukraine’s financial sector, deepen capital-market ties, and channel investment into Ukraine’s recovery.

5. Recovery and reconstruction

   17. Canada intends to be a partner of choice in Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and long-term development.  Canada will support Ukraine in implementing its long-term recovery strategy "economy of the future", which charts Ukraine's path to a private sector-led economy aligned with its European integration, and will work with Ukraine to raise investment, productivity and human capital, so that Ukraine emerges from Russia`s war of aggression with a stronger, more competitive and more resilient economy than before. It will work with partners to mobilise private capital at scale through export and de-risking instruments and concessional finance, investment protection mechanisms, blended finance and public-private partnerships. Canada will continue to support and promote the work of Export Development Canada in facilitating trade, investment and commercial partnerships that contribute to Ukraine’s recovery and economic resilience. Canada will also promote the participation of Canadian and Ukrainian businesses—including small and medium-sized enterprises and the Ukrainian Canadian business community—in reconstruction efforts across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, transportation, housing, agri-food and the digital economy. Canada and Ukraine will cooperate within the Industrial Ramstein initiative to support the restoration and modernisation of Ukraine’s industrial capacity, including through industrial equipment, and by promoting Canadian-Ukrainian B2B partnerships, joint ventures and localisation of production in Ukraine.
   18. Canada will continue to work with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, to help safeguard Ukraine’s macroeconomic and financial stability, strengthen its long-term fiscal and economic resilience and to underpin a transparent, inclusive private sector-led recovery, aligned with Ukraine’s European integration, and led by Ukraine.

6. Energy security, critical minerals, climate and sustainable forest management

   19. Drawing on Canada’s expertise and standards in responsible resource development, the Leaders express their intention to cooperate on strengthening the resilience of allied supply chains and supporting Ukraine’s economic sovereignty. Canada and Ukraine will cooperate to develop secure and resilient critical mineral supply chains, including through the exploration and development of new critical mineral deposits, and the attraction of investment. The parties will promote the responsible and sustainable development of the critical minerals sector, including through modern environmental governance and responsible mining practices, and will explore opportunities for cooperation in developing value-added supply chains for critical minerals.
   20. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation in the Energy Sector, signed on February 18, 2026, Canada and Ukraine will deepen cooperation across the nuclear energy, electricity system modernization and grid resilience, and mobilize Canadian expertise and private-sector participation in rebuilding Ukraine’s energy system.
   21. Canada and Ukraine will explore opportunities for private and public sector engagement on Ukraine's natural gas infrastructure, such as storage, exchange information on natural gas and LNG.
   22. Recognising the important role of forests in climate resilience, biodiversity conservation and Ukraine’s post-war recovery, the Leaders have expressed their intention to deepen cooperation on sustainable forest management and restoration, drawing on Canada’s expertise in wildfire management, climate adaptation and advanced forest technologies.

7. Accountability, justice and sanctions

   23. The Leaders reaffirm their determination to hold the Russian Federation and its senior political and military leaders accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine and for any violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed during the war. Canada will continue to support the work of the International Criminal Court, and the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as the establishment and operation of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, of whose founding Convention Canada was the first signatory from outside Europe.
   24. Canada is firmly committed to maintaining strong economic pressure on Russia, including through sanctions. Canada will continue to work with Ukraine and international partners, including within the G7, to strengthen the effectiveness of these measures and address Russian efforts at sanctions evasion, including through third countries. Canada will also continue to work with Ukraine and international partners to reduce Russia’s ability to produce military equipment, including ballistic missiles.
   25. The Leaders underline the crucial role of freedom of navigation for international trade, and Canada and Ukraine’s shared commitment to uphold international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Canada and Ukraine also reiterate their commitment to further disrupt and deter Russia’s shadow fleet and to counter their illegal, unsafe, and environmentally hazardous activities.
   26. Alongside its G7 partners, Canada is committed to working towards a wide range of options to stop Russia’s war machine and address Ukraine’s financing needs that are consistent with existing legal frameworks, including leveraging the full value of the immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

8. Innovation, science, technology and democratic resilience

   27. Canada and Ukraine will explore opportunities to cooperate in science, technology and innovation — including artificial intelligence, cyber security, space, biotechnology and digital government — connecting the innovation ecosystems, researchers and start-ups of both countries.
   28. Recognising that Russia’s war of aggression is fought not only on the battlefield but also through disinformation, the Leaders commit to deepen cooperation to counter foreign information manipulation and interference, including disinformation, to protect democratic institutions and processes, and to support independent media and civil society in Ukraine and worldwide.

9. The human dimension: Ukraine’s children and humanitarian solidarity

   29. The Leaders reaffirm their absolute commitment to the return of every Ukrainian child unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred by Russia. As co-chairs of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada and Ukraine will intensify diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian efforts to bring Ukraine’s children home, to support their rehabilitation and reintegration, including the preservation and restoration of their Ukrainian identity, and to ensure accountability for those responsible for these crimes.
   30. Canada will continue to support the release and return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and unlawfully detained civilians, humanitarian demining, the protection of civilians and critical infrastructure, support to veterans and their families, and the needs of displaced persons, guided by the principles of inclusion, gender equality and human dignity.

10. People-to-people ties, culture and education

    31. The Leaders celebrate the unique human bond between Canada and Ukraine and commit to strengthen it through expanded cooperation in education, youth exchanges, culture, sport and health; and through the protection and celebration of Ukrainian cultural heritage.
    32. Canada and Ukraine will develop a forward-looking partnership on migration and mobility, building on the measures through which Canada welcomed Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s aggression and in support of Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. Recognising the importance of strengthening people to people ties, Canada and Ukraine will work together on increasing mobility between the two countries, including by immediately initiating the addition of Ukraine in the conditional electronic travel authorization (ETA) list.
    33. Canada and Ukraine agreed to launch exploratory discussions toward the negotiation of a Social Security Agreement. Such an agreement would coordinate the operation of the two countries' social security systems, recognize the important contributions of diaspora communities, support labour mobility, and facilitate trade and investment.
    34. The Leaders pay tribute to the Ukrainian Canadian community, whose vision helped open Ukraine’s path to independence and whose generosity has sustained Ukraine in its darkest hours and recognise the importance of sustaining its strong Ukrainian identity and living connection with Ukraine across generations.

11. Towards a Canada-Ukraine one-hundred-year partnership

    35. The Leaders affirm their determination to place the partnership between Canada and Ukraine on an enduring footing for the century ahead. They declare their shared intention to conclude agreement for establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership, resting on three pillars: defence innovation and cooperation, economic growth and reconstruction; and people-to-people ties. They agree to conclude the One-Hundred-Year Partnership Agreement by December 2026, coinciding with the thirty-fifth anniversary of Canada being the first Western country to recognize the restoration of Ukraine’s independence.
    36. To ensure that this Declaration delivers tangible results, the Leaders decide to establish a 2 + 2 strategic dialogue led by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and of Defence. The dialogue will provide strategic direction across the three pillars and drive their implementation. The dialogue will coordinate — and not duplicate — existing bilateral mechanisms, including the annual consultations under the Agreement on Security Cooperation between Canada and Ukraine of February 24, 2024, bringing them within a coherent strategic framework.
    37. This Declaration is a political expression of the shared strategic intent of Canada and Ukraine and is without prejudice to the agreements in force between the two countries, upon which it builds.
    38. The Leaders declare that the partnership between Canada and Ukraine — born of history, proven through adversity, and dedicated to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace — will deliver for the generations to come.

12. Final provision

    39. This Declaration shall enter into effect upon its signature by the Leaders of Canada and Ukraine.

SIGNED, in duplicate, at Calgary, this 10th day of September 2026, in the English, French and Ukrainian languages, each version being equally valid.