Canada isn't holding back in its support for Ukraine. Since day one of Russia’s invasion, Canada has sent billions in aid, weapons, and military training—ensuring Ukraine has what it needs to fight back. From armored vehicles to advanced air defense systems, Canada keeps ramping up the pressure on Russia.
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00:00From day one of Russia's ruthless invasion, Canada made its stance clear. Ukraine's fight
00:06is Canada's fight. No hesitation, no second guessing, just unwavering support. With billions
00:12poured into aid, weapons, and sanctions, Canada has kept on hitting Russia where it hurts. Just
00:17blow after blow, hammering the Kremlin's war machine, hoping to push it out of Ukraine once
00:22and for all. But this latest set of moves? They might be Ottawa's most devastating yet.
00:27Here's how Canada is making sure Russia regrets every step it takes in Ukraine.
00:31Since February 2022, Canada has gone all in. Over 4.5 billion Canadian dollars in military aid
00:37alone, that's roughly 3.1 billion US dollars. That money has fueled a steady stream of weapons,
00:42ammunition, and cutting-edge military tech straight into Ukrainian hands. And it's not
00:47just a one-time deal. This funding is locked in until 2029, ensuring Ukraine has the firepower
00:53to keep fighting. But Canada isn't just writing checks. The Royal Canadian Air Force has also
00:58transported an incredible 19 million pounds of military aid, both from Canada and its allies,
01:03straight to Ukraine's front lines since March 2022. Simply put, Canada is making sure every
01:09piece of support reaches those who need it most. This level of commitment shouldn't be surprising,
01:13since Canada's support for Ukraine didn't start in 2022. Canada and Ukraine share deep ties,
01:19both historically and politically. Long before the full-scale invasion, Canada was already deeply
01:24involved. Since 2014, it has poured over $80.1 billion into stabilizing Ukraine through the
01:30Peace and Stabilization Operations Program. That money has gone toward removing deadly landmines,
01:35strengthening Ukraine's defense institutions, and countering Russian propaganda.
01:39And it's not just military aid. Canada has helped reform Ukraine's police force, too.
01:44Through the International Police Peacekeeping Program, Canadian officers have worked alongside
01:48Ukrainian police since 2015, training them in community policing, investigating gender-based
01:53violence, and improving accountability. Even after the war started, they continued training
01:58missions inside Ukraine, teaching crucial skills like tactical first aid and use of force procedures.
02:04And the Ukrainian police weren't the only ones getting trained. Through Operation Unifier,
02:08Canadian troops have trained over 41,000 Ukrainian soldiers since 2015. That training includes
02:14everything from battlefield tactics to bomb disposal, real, life-saving skills.
02:19And Canada isn't pulling out anytime soon. This mission has been extended until at least 2026,
02:24keeping more than 300 Canadian Armed Forces members on the ground,
02:27sharpening Ukraine's forces for the long haul. As you can see, Canada has stood by Ukraine's
02:32sovereignty for years, helping it build the strength to resist Russian aggression. So when
02:36the missiles started flying, there was never a question of whether Canada would step up. It did,
02:40in ways Russia never saw coming. Still, the second half of 2024 changed everything. If Canada's
02:45support was strong before, it became downright relentless. It started gradually, with Canadian
02:50made Armored Combat Support Vehicles, ACSVs. In June 2024, the first four of 50 brand new ACSVs
02:58rolled out of London, Ontario, en route to Europe. Canada had already donated 39 of these before,
03:03but this was just the beginning of a much bigger push. These new 50 vehicles, part of a massive
03:08$453 million investment announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, would all be in Ukrainian
03:13hands soon, providing troops with mobility, protection, and life-saving evacuation capabilities.
03:18These state-of-the-art vehicles are built tough. They transport soldiers safely across dangerous
03:23terrain, serving as mobile command centers and even function as armored ambulances. The fully
03:28equipped ambulance variants are designed to evacuate and treat wounded troops straight
03:32from the battlefield. By the fall of 2024, Ukraine's forces had 10 of these in action,
03:37and the impact? Immediate. These ACSVs weren't just protecting troops, they were outright saving
03:43them under relentless Russian shelling. The ambulance models meant wounded soldiers no
03:47longer had to rely on makeshift evacuations under fire, and Canada was proud to protect
03:51Ukraine's brave military personnel, as Canada's Defense Minister Bill Blair called them.
03:56The ACSVs showed that Canada's support wasn't just about firepower, it was about giving Ukraine
04:01the tools to endure, outmaneuver, and outlast Russia's invasion. But this was only the first
04:06blow. Canada wasn't finished, not even close. After all, Blair made it clear, Ukraine must win
04:12this war, and Ukraine can count on Canada's support until its victory. This strong commitment
04:17was reaffirmed in July 2024, when at the NATO summit in Washington, Trudeau, alongside other
04:22NATO allies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, made another monumental announcement.
04:27An additional $500 million in military assistance to support Ukraine's continued defense against
04:32Russian aggression. This pledge, part of NATO's broader commitment of $41 billion by 2025,
04:38signified the deepening commitment to Ukraine's long-term strategy. This contribution brought
04:42Canada's total military assistance for 2024-25 to over $1.1 billion. This includes essential
04:49resources for female soldiers in Ukraine, with uniforms, body armor, and boots designed
04:53specifically for their needs. The next Canadian blow came in September 2024. A few of them,
04:58actually. Let's start with the commitments. Canada pledged 970 C6 general-purpose machine
05:04guns straight from its military stockpile. These aren't just any firearms, they're battlefield
05:09staples, capable of laying down suppressive fire, defending positions, and giving Ukrainian forces
05:14the firepower they need to push back Russian advances. But Canada didn't stop there. It also
05:18committed 10,500 9mm pistols, ensuring that Ukraine's soldiers, police, and security forces
05:25had reliable sidearms for close-quarters combat. Every weapon counts in this war,
05:29and with thousands of fresh firearms in Ukrainian hands, Canada was making sure its allies stayed
05:34armed and ready. The country also knew that firepower alone wouldn't be enough. Ukraine
05:39needed protection and mobility, too. That's why Canada stepped up with another critical donation,
05:44armored personnel carriers. Canada pledged to donate 29 M113 armored personnel carrier chassis
05:50and 64 Coyote reconnaissance vehicle chassis to Ukraine. These machines had previously served in
05:55the Canadian Armed Forces. Instead of letting them collect dust, Canada repurposed them for
05:59Ukraine's war effort, giving them a new mission on the front lines. The M113s, originally designed
06:04for troop transport, would help Ukrainian soldiers move safely across the battlefield,
06:08shielding them from enemy fire. The Coyote chassis, known for their advanced surveillance
06:12capabilities, would strengthen Ukraine's ability to track Russian movements and gather critical
06:17intelligence. Every single one of these 93 armored vehicles would play a role,
06:21whether in combat, transport, or spare parts, to keep Ukraine's existing fleet running.
06:25This donation was a response to a direct request from Ukraine, proving once again that Canada
06:30wasn't just sending any aid. It was listening, adapting, and delivering exactly what Ukraine
06:35needs to fight and win. This was the only way to support a country whose destiny will help determine
06:40the trajectory of global security, as Blair put it. And with these armored vehicles on their way,
06:44that support has never been clearer. But Canada wasn't just reinforcing Ukraine's defenses. It
06:49was arming its offense. Because in a war like this, armor can only get you so far. To truly strike
06:54back, Ukraine needed firepower. Big firepower. And Canada was more than ready to deliver.
07:00Enter the CRV-7 rockets. By September 2024, the first 2,160 CRV-7 rocket motors arrived in Ukraine
07:08after being pledged in June. The announcement came at the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group,
07:13UDCG, meeting in Brussels, where Blair stood alongside representatives from more than 50
07:18allied nations. Ukraine's fight against Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion
07:22is also a fight for democracy, freedom, and human rights, Blair declared at this meeting.
07:27This time, Canada was supporting this fight with rockets that once armed the Royal Canadian Air
07:31Force CF-18 fighter jets. The CRV-7s had been tested for viability by Magellan Aerospace and
07:37Defense Research and Development Canada before being cleared for shipment. While Ukraine,
07:42facing dire circumstances, was willing to take the risk, having experience handling outdated
07:47munitions, Canada couldn't afford to take any chances. The CRV-7s had been in storage for
07:52decades and there were concerns about their stability, posing potential dangers during
07:56transport and handling. To mitigate these risks, Canada ensured rigorous testing before giving the
08:00green light for their transfer. But what exactly did Ukraine receive in this transfer?
08:05The CRV-7, or Canadian Rocket Vehicle 7, is a 70mm air-to-surface rocket system. It's one of
08:11the fastest, longest-range unguided rockets in its class. It was originally designed to punch
08:16through Soviet armor during the Cold War. Compared to other similar rockets like the American Hydra
08:2170, the CRV-7 hits harder, flies farther, and penetrates deeper. These rockets can be fired
08:26from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, and they can even be adapted for ground-based launches.
08:31Once Ukrainian forces integrate them into their arsenal, they'll be able to take out enemy bunkers,
08:36armored vehicles, and even air defenses. But there was one problem with this shipment.
08:39These CRV-7s were unarmed. The rocket motors had arrived, but they lacked warheads. Well,
08:44at least for now, Canada was still setting the stage for the big blow. That's why Blair made
08:48a major announcement at the 24th UDCG meeting at the Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The announcement?
08:54Canada would send an additional 80,840 CRV-7 rocket motors to Ukraine. That's nearly 40 times
09:01the amount delivered in June. But even more importantly, Ukraine would soon receive 1,280
09:06warheads to arm them. Canada confirmed these warheads were being prepped for shipment to
09:10Poland, where they would be staged before final delivery. The decision to send these tens of
09:15thousands of rockets might have been influenced by Kirill Budanov, Ukraine's head of the main
09:19Directorate of Intelligence. In February 2024, Budanov pointed out that more than 83,000 of
09:24these rockets were stored at a Canadian facility in Dundurn, slated for disposal by a private
09:29contractor. With Ukraine rapidly depleting its own stockpiles, Budanov made the case that sending
09:34these to Ukraine could be a win-win, aiding Ukraine's defense efforts while saving Canadian
09:39taxpayers the cost of disposal. So the rockets had arrived, at least part of them. The warheads
09:44would soon follow, and soon the battlefield would feel the impact. But before this happened,
09:48Canada dealt another devastating blow to Russia. It sent Ukraine the US-made National Advanced
09:53Surface-to-Air Missile System, NASAMS, for the first time. Now, the NASAMS took a while to get
09:58to their destination. Canada's decision to donate this system to Ukraine dates back to January 10th,
10:032023, when Trudeau announced that Ottawa would purchase the system for $283 million from the
10:08United States. The move came in response to Russia's mass missile and drone attacks on
10:13Ukraine's cities and infrastructure, which began in October 2022. Trudeau's government framed the
10:18donation as a high-priority effort to protect Ukraine's population centers, critical infrastructure,
10:23and military sites. However, despite the urgency of Ukraine's need, the NASAMS delivery faced
10:28repeated delays. Ottawa paid for the system in March 2023, but by January 2024, a full year
10:34after the announcement, the system had yet to arrive. Canadian media questioned the delay,
10:38with CTV News reporting on January 9th, 2024, that neither the Prime Minister's office nor the
10:44Department of National Defense could confirm when it would be delivered. By late 2024, those delays
10:48were finally resolved. On November 4th, 2024, Trudeau informed Zelensky that the system was
10:54en route. Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine expected to receive it by the end of the year.
10:58True to that timeline, the NASAMS system arrived in Ukraine on November 20th, 2024.
11:03But why was this delivery such a devastating blow to Russia? We'll let the NASAMS capabilities
11:08speak for themselves. The NASAMS is a short-to-medium-range, ground-based air defense
11:13system, jointly developed by Norway's Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace and the U.S. defense giant
11:18Raytheon Technologies. It's one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world,
11:23used to protect high-value targets such as Washington, D.C. While doing so,
11:27the NASAMS can intercept a wide range of threats, including drones, cruise missiles, and aircraft.
11:32These threats are intercepted by AMRAAM missiles, which have a range of 15 to 30 miles,
11:36providing robust defense. The system also features networked radar and sensors,
11:41allowing for rapid detection and tracking of targets. Its mobility is another key feature,
11:45as it enables Ukrainian forces to relocate quickly, making it more difficult for Russian
11:50forces to retaliate or target the system effectively. Canada's donation also included
11:54associated munitions, though the exact number of missiles was not disclosed.
11:58We only know that since February 2022, Canada has contributed over 300 air defense missiles
12:04to Ukraine from its Canadian Armed Forces inventory. However, the arrival of NASAMS
12:08in Ukraine, in particular, is a significant strategic setback for Russia. You see,
12:12since October 2022, Russian forces have relied on massive missile and drone barrages to target
12:17Ukraine's power plants, transportation hubs, and cities. The deployment of NASAMS weakens
12:22this tactic in several key ways. For starters, the system significantly boosts Ukraine's ability to
12:27protect critical infrastructure from Russian missile and drone attacks. As Zelensky emphasized,
12:33the system will serve as a strong shield for the Ukrainian cities and citizens. With a proven track
12:38record of intercepting advanced threats, NASAMS also limits Russia's ability to launch effective
12:43long-range strikes. The best part is that the system has already proven its effectiveness in
12:47Ukraine. The first US-supplied NASAMS batteries delivered in November 2022 have successfully
12:52intercepted dozens of Russian cruise missiles. However, this new NASAMS system marked another
12:57type of victory, one over the bureaucratic hurdles of military aid deliveries. Its long-awaited
13:02arrival represents a concrete victory for Ukraine's air defense efforts. Zelensky, often
13:07vocal about Ukraine's need for more defensive assets, also expressed concern over delayed aid.
13:12However, he mainly focused on Canada's southern neighbor, noting that Ukraine had only received a
13:16fraction of the military support approved by the US Congress, a measly 10%. Luckily, Zelensky's
13:22words seem to have caught the ears of decision-makers, leading to an increase in military
13:25assistance. After a meeting with the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's staff, Zelensky shared that
13:29Ukraine is recording an increased supply of defense aid packages. A month or so after his
13:34words, this supply would see a true heavy hitter, the CRV-7 warheads we mentioned earlier. In
13:39December 2024, a batch of roughly 1,300 CRV-7 rocket warheads arrived in Ukraine. And this
13:46wasn't just any supply. It was a game-changer, directly amplifying Ukraine's offensive and
13:51defensive capabilities. Like the motors, these warheads had been decommissioned and stored in
13:55Canadian military warehouses for years. Originally used by Canada's CF-18 Hornet fighter jets in
14:01combat operations, now they were being reactivated for a critical mission in Ukraine's defense
14:06against Russia's relentless assault. Delivered aboard a C-17 Globemaster transport plane,
14:11the warheads made their journey to Poland first, before finally reaching Kyiv in December,
14:15in a move that had been kept under wraps for security reasons. With these warheads now in
14:19Ukrainian hands, they can be paired with the previously sent motors to create a potent arsenal
14:23of 70mm unguided rockets. And let us tell you, Russia isn't going to like this. After all,
14:29the CRV-7 warheads are designed to unleash devastating firepower on enemy positions.
14:34While they lack the precision of modern smart munitions, their impact power is
14:38unmatched in saturation fire. Their primary purpose is to overwhelm enemy defenses,
14:42flooding large areas with explosive power and inflicting massive damage. This makes
14:47them particularly effective in suppressing Russian artillery positions, troop concentrations,
14:51and key infrastructure, which have been frequent targets of Ukraine's counter-offensive operations.
14:56The sheer quantity of these warheads is also a significant factor. With 1,300 warheads now
15:01in Ukrainian stockpiles, combined with over 2,000 rocket motors already delivered,
15:05Ukraine now has the volume needed to respond to Russia's ongoing aggression. Whether deployed
15:09from helicopters or mobile artillery units, this combination will allow Ukraine to strike large
15:13swathes of Russian positions, disrupting logistics and defense lines. Additionally,
15:18this donation comes at a time when Ukraine's need to replenish its artillery stocks is critical.
15:22These warheads will help refill Ukrainian arsenals, especially for the so-called
15:26mini-GRADs. The mini-GRADs represent a clever, adaptive solution by Ukrainian forces to leverage
15:31existing Soviet-era systems while maximizing mobility and precision in the face of overwhelming
15:37Russian firepower. Unlike traditional GRAD launchers, which are mounted on large vehicles
15:41and have limited maneuverability, the mini-GRAD uses the same BM-21 GRAD rocket pipes but is
15:46mounted on a pickup truck. This modification allows Ukrainian forces to deploy these rocket
15:51launchers much more quickly and flexibly across the battlefield, providing a distinct advantage
15:55in both offensive and defensive operations. The mini-GRAD works by launching multiple rockets in
16:00a similar fashion to the BM-21, but its smaller size and lighter frame allow it to get much closer
16:06to enemy lines. This increased mobility is crucial for avoiding detection and counterattacks.
16:11It's also a significant upgrade in terms of the strategic advantage it provides,
16:15as it allows Ukrainian units to rapidly move in and out of positions without waiting for larger
16:20artillery systems or external support. The addition of CRV-7 warheads will only amplify
16:25the devastating power of the mini-GRAD, helping Ukraine to keep up the pressure on Russian defenses
16:29and maintain momentum in its counter-offensive operations. While the CRV-7 warhead packs a
16:34significant punch for larger operations, smaller, more precise assets, like firearms, are just as
16:40crucial in the ongoing fight. After all, there's no such thing as too big or too small when it comes
16:44to the arsenal Ukraine is building. That's why Canada is also considering sending banned firearms
16:50to Ukraine, not for civilian use, but for the battlefield. These firearms, which have been
16:54outlawed for civilian use in Canada, are viewed as critical tools to enhance Ukraine's defense
16:59capabilities against the Russian invasion. They were outlawed in Canada on the 35th anniversary
17:04of the tragic Ikole Polytechnic massacre, when 14 women were killed simply because they were women.
17:09The ban included over 2,000 makes and models of firearms. While the story behind the ban
17:13is horrific, no doubt, that ban has also opened the door for these military-grade firearms to
17:18be repurposed for the war effort. These weapons, which were once associated with tragedy, could
17:22now be put to use in a fight for survival and freedom. As Canada continues to ramp up its
17:27support, the question remains, will this increased military aid be enough to tip the scales in
17:32Ukraine's favor, and will other nations follow suit, offering even more assistance as the conflict
17:36drags on? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, Canada has had enough and is sending a
17:41loud, clear message to Russia, get out of Ukraine. This message has continued to reverberate even as
17:472025 has rolled around. On January 9th, 2025, Canada made it clear that its support wasn't
17:52waning. In a move that stunned Russia, Blair announced $306 million in military assistance
17:57to Ukraine at the 25th UDCG meeting. Looks like Blair's turning these meetings into a bit of a
18:03Ukraine money-giving spree, and Russia's not getting an invitation to this party.
18:07The new military aid package included a $139 million contribution to provide Ukraine with
18:12critical, larger-caliber ammunition, a vital asset to its artillery and defensive operations.
18:17Canada has also committed roughly $70 million to support Ukraine's domestic
18:21production of military drones. Given the major role these devices have come to play in the war,
18:26these donations make all the difference. So if Russia thought Canada was done,
18:30it's sorely mistaken. With every new delivery, Canada's role in Ukraine's defense grows,
18:34and the message to Russia remains clear, Canada is here to stay.
18:38But what's your take on these powerful new weapons being sent to Ukraine?
18:41Do you think they'll be enough to turn the tide against Russia? Let us know in the comments.