Exactly one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the federal government is increasing its funding to the war-torn country with a pledge of $32 million for demining and “accountability” efforts, and also for countering “nuclear threats.”
The new funding brings the amount of Canada’s total contributions to Ukraine since February 2022 up to $5 billion, which Ottawa says includes “financial loans, military aid, humanitarian aid, development assistance, and security and stabilization efforts.”
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) says the $32 million is meant to “strengthen Ukraine’s security and stabilization efforts in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggressions.”
Of the total amount, $7.5 million will go toward supplying Ukraine with technology to clear landmines “from agricultural lands and other large open areas,” which includes through use of remote-controlled demining vehicles….