Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, left, arrives for a meeting of the European Political Community at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Oct 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Petr David Josek
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing a range of military, economic and cultural measures to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.
That includes the provision of assault rifles, machine-guns and ammunition as well as an update to the existing Canada-Ukraine free trade deal.
Also, the signing of a new agreement will make it easier for Ukrainian and Canadian youth to work and travel in both countries.
Trudeau says Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russian and Belarusian authorities and organizations in retaliation for the ongoing invasion.
He announced the new measures while hosting Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Toronto.
Shmyhal used the occasion to thank Canada for its support since Russian forces invaded in February 2022, which has included billions of dollars in economic and military aid.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 11, 2023.
