Canada Approves $600M Aid to Ukraine, Including Military, Financial, and Cyber Support

Dec 11, 2024, 08:39 AM

The Canadian Parliament has approved a significant military aid package for Ukraine, totaling approximately $600 million. This financial commitment includes $307 million for direct military assistance, $300 million for financial assistance through the IMF, $35 million for humanitarian demining efforts, and $45 million for bolstering Ukraine's cyber defenses. Critics have raised concerns over a related plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine, which has sparked debate regarding the implications of such actions.