QUESTION PERIOD — Global Affairs
Support for Ukraine
November 19, 2024
Senator Gold, Ukrainians are fighting vigorously for their survival, but they need greater capability to fight back. Canada has stated we support the use of Western weapons by Ukraine to strike inside Russia where missiles that kill innocents are launched from. Recently, President Biden has given Ukraine the go-ahead to use missiles provided by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia.
My question is this: What is Canada doing to encourage the United Kingdom, France and others to follow the same path?
Thank you for your question, senator, and for your continued advocacy on behalf of the people and indeed the land of Ukraine.
The Government of Canada has always been clear that Ukrainians know best how to defend their country. The government remains committed to supporting their capacity to do so. That’s why, as you know, senator and colleagues, the federal government has not placed any geographic restrictions on the use of any military equipment donated from Canada to Ukraine.
I can ensure this chamber that Canada will continue to work with its allies, amongst whom you’ve mentioned several, to ensure Ukraine is supported fully as a whole, including not only financially and from a humanitarian perspective, but also militarily.
Senator Gold, thank you for that. Many Canadians appreciate the commitments that Canada has made to Ukraine. That said, many of them would like to see a faster flow to get monetary and military commitments going.
Is the government aware of the model for monetary assistance set up by the Danish government? Are they considering participating in this model to support the development of a Ukraine-based defence industry?
Thank you for your question, senator. Though I am not aware of the Danish model, I don’t want to presume that the government is not. I will certainly raise it with the minister.
