Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year partnership declaration

Ukraine and Canada have signed a 100-year partnership declaration elevating relations between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership and strengthening long-term support.

Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media outlets.

According to the reports, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed their intention to fully coordinate their efforts and significantly expand bilateral cooperation during a meeting in Calgary on Sept. 10.

Under the agreements reached, Canada will continue addressing Ukraine’s most urgent military needs.

As part of this effort, the mandate of Canada’s UNIFIER training mission has officially been extended until 2029.

Ottawa will focus primarily on supplying air defense systems and means designed to intercept missiles. Kyiv will also continue receiving military equipment, ammunition and support for its armed forces.

The countries will deepen cooperation in intelligence, cyber defense, counter-drone capabilities and electronic warfare. The parties will also step up efforts to counter hybrid threats and information manipulation.

Canada will also work with its partners to establish legally and politically binding security guarantees aimed at preventing future Russian aggression.

According to the reports, the parties will develop a long-term partnership in the defense industry under a letter of intent signed on Aug. 24, 2025. The cooperation envisages the joint production of drones, electronic warfare systems and ammunition, as well as technology transfers and scientific research.

Ukraine and Canada will also expand trade and investment under an updated free trade agreement. They also plan to deepen cooperation in energy security, the extraction of critical minerals, industry and forestry.

The parties will place particular emphasis on cooperation among researchers in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space, biotechnology and digital governance.

Canada’s UNIFIER mission was launched in 2015 to train and support Ukraine’s security and defense forces. Its extension reflects Ottawa’s continued focus on military training and institutional support for Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy left for Canada on a three-day visit on Sept. 9.