QUESTION PERIOD — Global Affairs
Support for Ukraine
November 26, 2025
Senator Moreau, a number of my colleagues and I attended the Halifax International Security Forum this past weekend. It is a premier event that involves people from the full spectrum of civil society to security, defence industry and through the political spectrum. And, yes, it included representatives from the United States and from Ukraine.
The plenary sessions focused on the state of democracy and what it will take to protect democracy against the relentless attacks on our freedoms and the international rules-based order. And, yes, we focused on the state of democracy in the U.S. and the perils faced by Ukraine. To the cries of “shame,” our U.S. colleagues, who were also shocked, broke the news of the U.S. 28-point Ukrainian capitulation — sorry — “peace plan.” The Coalition of the Willing and the EU have come together to help propose a just and lasting peace for and with Ukraine. Senator Moreau, what is Canada’s position in terms supporting Ukraine through this Ukrainian peace plan process?
That is a very important question, senator. Canada and its allies are united in their desire for the just and lasting peace deserved by the people of Ukraine. The government’s priority is to ensure that security guarantees are in place and that Ukraine is at the table — and not on the table. Russia’s stalling tactics have shown time and time again that Ukraine is the only party serious about peace. Therefore, the government has been clear that Ukraine must be in the strongest possible position before, during and after any ceasefire. The government must ramp up the pressure on Russia’s economy and its defence industry until Putin is ready to make peace. The government is developing measures to use the full value of Russia and mobilize sovereign assets so that Ukraine has the resources it needs.
Senator Moreau, Minister McGuinty was also at the forum, and I was very pleased to hear that Canada is moving beyond the symbolic pledges to both our NATO commitments and Ukraine, particularly given the intense bombardment that Ukraine currently faces. Senator Moreau, when will the government turn our defence commitments into action, especially in support of Ukraine, who so desperately needs our support now and well into the future?
Thank you for the question. At the G7 Summit, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion in new military support to aid Ukraine in its time of need. I have here the Government of Canada’s list of military donations to Ukraine and the current status of the donations. I will be happy to provide you with a copy of the full list, which is accurate as of yesterday, on how Canadian money is being spent on military aid to Ukraine.
