Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will always stand in solidarity with Ukraine, stating "your cause is our cause" and affirming that Ukraine's history informs Canada's history.

Canada's commitment to Ukraine

Carney's remarks underscored the depth of the relationship between Canada and Ukraine, framing the two nations' histories as intertwined. The statement "your cause is our cause" reflects Canada's position of continued support for Ukraine.

Carney further noted that Ukraine's history informs Canada's own national history, highlighting the cultural and historical ties between the two countries.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the 100 Year Partnership Declaration in Calgary on September 10, 2026. The agreement elevates bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The leaders met during Zelenskyy’s three-day visit to Canada, which runs from September 9 to 11, 2026. The declaration confirms the aligned nature of the two nations’ interests and sets out intentions for enduring cooperation in defence, economics, and energy sectors.

Key Commitments

The joint statement outlines several concrete measures to strengthen the partnership:

• Military Support: Canada will sustain Operation UNIFIER until 2029. Support includes air defence capabilities, interceptors, training, and equipment. Cooperation will deepen in intelligence, cyber defence, counter-drone systems, and electronic disruption.
• Defence Industry: Building on an August 24, 2025 Letter of Intent, both countries will establish a long-term partnership for joint production of uncrewed systems, counter-drone capabilities, and ammunition. This includes research and technology transfer.
• Economic Ties: Trade and investment will expand under the modernised Free Trade Agreement. Canada will work with the IMF, World Bank, and EBRD to support macroeconomic stability and mobilise private capital for Ukraine’s recovery.
• Energy & Tech: Cooperation will deepen on energy security, critical minerals, sustainable forest management, AI, cybersecurity, space, biotechnology, and digital government.
• Black Sea Security: Efforts will focus on safe navigation, securing port infrastructure, and disrupting Russia’s shadow fleet.
• Humanitarian: A multi-donor initiative will support Ukrainian veterans’ rehabilitation and reintegration. A second conference on returning forcibly transferred children will be held in Toronto on September 28-29, 2026.

Broader Visit Context

Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska attended events in Toronto and North Bay. The President addressed Cabinet members at the Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff on September 10 at 1:50 pm.

Calgary Agenda

The Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy engaged in formal events in Calgary:

Strategic Outlook

The leaders condemned Russia’s war of aggression as a violation of the UN Charter. They reaffirmed that Ukraine’s future lies in NATO and the EU. Canada remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s reform efforts and interoperability with the Alliance. The partnership aims to build a new global order founded on trust and shared values, ensuring a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty within its internationally recognized borders.