Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government will commit up to $389 million over the coming year to the training, and an additional $500 million in aid.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government will commit up to $389 million over the coming year to “enhance” the training, along with $500 million in additional military aid as part of NATO ’s long-term pledge for Ukraine .until victory and beyond,” Trudeau told reporters in Washington on Thursday as NATO leaders wrapped up their annual summit.
Additionally, the U.S., the Netherlands and Denmark announced the first NATO-provided F-16s were on their way and would be flying this summer following months of preparation. Canada has provided civilian instructors and support staff to the Ukrainian pilot training effort. In February the government contributed $60 million to an allied initiative to source F-16 supplies and spare parts for future repairs, as well as ammunition and weapons stations.Costco members in Canada will have to pay more starting this fall
Asked about Canada’s specific air defence contributions, a defence department spokesperson pointed Global News to a number of past announcements, including the roughly $500-billion purchase of a NASAMS from the United States that was first announced in January 2023. The system is still being produced in the U.S. and there is no firm timeline on when it will be delivered to Ukraine.
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