Economic, humanitarian and development assistance, and security and stabilization support – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Since January 2022, Canada has responded to Russia’s aggression by providing economic, humanitarian, development and security and stabilization support to Ukraine.

Economic assistance

Canada has provided $12.3 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine since 2022, which has helped the Ukrainian government continue to operate, including by delivering essential government services and pensions to Ukrainians. This includes $11.75 billion in loan resources, disbursed through the Administered Account for Ukraine at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which Canada championed, $500 million in direct bilateral loans, and other financial support delivered through multilateral development banks. Canada’s loan support includes $5 billion provided under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans mechanism, which brings forward future revenues from frozen Russian sovereign assets, to provide Ukraine with a total of approximately $69 billion (US$50 billion) as it continues to defend its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

To help support Ukraine’s long-term stability and economic recovery and to demonstrate the two countries’ commitment to their bilateral commercial relationship, Canada and Ukraine launched negotiations to modernize the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) on January 27, 2022. On September 22, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the modernized CUFTA, which entered into force on July 1, 2024.

The Ukraine Goods Remission Order, in force since June 9, 2022, supports the Ukrainian economy by encouraging increased exports to Canada through the temporary and exceptional remission of customs and trade remedy duties on imports of goods originating in Ukraine.

Canada and other official creditors of Ukraine’s have agreed to provide a coordinated suspension of debt service due by Ukraine until the end of March 2027, corresponding to the end of Ukraine’s current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program.

Humanitarian assistance

Since January 2022, Canada has committed $396.85 million in humanitarian assistance to respond to the humanitarian impacts of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.

With this contribution, Canada’s partners, including the United Nations (UN), the Red Cross and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), are providing emergency health services, protection and support to displaced populations, as well as essential life-saving services, such as shelter, water and sanitation, food, as well as child protection and gender-based violence response services.

Canada’s humanitarian assistance is aligned with the UN’s Humanitarian Response Plan. Flexible funding allocations allow for Canada to respond to urgent needs as they arise, such as funding for winterization initiatives and the Kakhovka dam crisis. Canada has also sent relief items from its national emergency stockpiles and humanitarian stockpiles and enabled the deployment of humanitarian and logistics experts to the UN Specialized Agencies.

Development assistance

Canada’s development assistance is supporting governance and economic prosperity while enhancing gender equality and human dignity. Following Russia’s illegal invasion, Canada pivoted to address emerging needs, such as energy sector repair and reconstruction.

Since 2022, Canada has committed approximately $702 million for recovery and reconstruction, including development assistance to support Ukraine’s immediate needs and long-term priorities in governance, economic growth, human dignity, and gender equality. This includes $216.7 million for a capital increase to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for Ukraine reconstruction and $115 million for repairs of Kyiv’s power grid financed though tariff revenues collected on imports from Russia and Belarus. Canada’s support is addressing recovery needs in key areas including agriculture, energy and mental health, as well as supporting reforms in line with Ukraine’s eventual integration into the European Union. Canada is actively coordinating with key donors to help advance Ukraine’s reform agenda and promote private sector-led growth, including through the Ukraine Donor Platform (UDP).

Our bilateral development assistance targets the following action areas:

Growth that works for everyone: Fosters resilience and inclusive economic growth through supporting reconstruction and greater economic cooperation with Canada in key sectors such as energy, along with promoting entrepreneurship and job creation, particularly in agriculture.
Inclusive governance: Focuses on strengthening the effectiveness, transparency and accountability of Ukraine’s governance system, supporting greater citizen participation in decision making and upholding human rights.
Empowerment of women and girls: Strengthens the rights, protection and empowerment of Ukrainian women and girls through supporting greater participation in decision making, and accountability efforts.
Human Dignity (Child Protection and Mental Health): Enhances Ukraine’s capacity to provide mental health services and psychosocial support for vulnerable populations, including veterans, and reintegrate displaced children.

Peace and security programs

Since 2022 Canada has committed nearly $230 million for Ukraine through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOP), the Weapons Threat Reduction Program (WTRP) and the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP). This includes:

$24.9 million in demining and explosive-ordnance disposal equipment for the State Emergency Service of Ukraine
$12.5 million for explosive-ordnance risk education, hazard mapping and clearance of explosive remnants of war and to strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian mine action institutions
over $20 million to bolster Ukraine’s capacity to detect, prevent and respond to threats from chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons and materials
$4 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency to support safety, security and safeguards missions to nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
over $8 million to support Ukrainian security sector institutions, with a specific focus on the National Police of Ukraine, including the provision of mission-critical equipment and supplies
over $18 million in support for international justice and accountability initiatives and platforms, as well as Ukrainian domestic efforts, with a strong focus on cases of conflict-related sexual violence and sexual and gender-based violence
over $4 million to support Ukraine’s strategic communications capacity and strengthen the resilience of Ukrainians in the face of disinformation
over $10 million to strengthen the resilience of Ukraine’s civil society in the face of Russian aggression.
over $16.6 million to enhance the capacity of Ukrainian cyber practitioners to deter and counter cyber threats with the ultimate objective of increasing the resiliency of Ukrainian institutions and strengthening their resolve against continued aggression.

Canadian Police Mission in Ukraine

Since March 2015, Canada has deployed Canadian civilian police officers to Ukraine through the International Police Peacekeeping and Peace Operations Program, which is jointly managed by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Public Safety Canada. The program supports Ukrainian police reform through the Canadian Police Mission in Ukraine (CPMU), a bilateral Canada-Ukraine mission.

Prior to the 2022 full-scale invasion, Canada had over 35 officers in Ukraine through the CPMU and the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine). Past contingents supported and advised Ukrainian counterparts on gender-based violence response and investigations, implementing community policing models, improving internal accountability and oversight mechanisms. All Canadian officers were evacuated to Poland in February 2022. The current contingent does frequent trips into Ukraine to provide training on tactical first aid and a Police Safety Instructor Course (PSIC) training focused on use of force.

Women, peace and security

Aligned with Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Canada implements the WPS agenda throughout its support for Ukraine. Canada has supported Ukraine’s second National Action Plan on WPS and works alongside Ukrainian partners to increase the participation of women in the security sector and respond to the impacts of the conflict on women, including conflict-related sexual violence. For example, through Operation UNIFIER, Canada supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine in integrating gender perspectives into training and operational planning, including better identifying and responding to the gendered dimensions of Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics, particularly conflict-related sexual violence.

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