Zelenskyy meets Carney in Calgary, addresses cabinet in Banff
The Ukrainian president arrives for talks on defence, economic and energy cooperation before visiting Toronto and North Bay.
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- Zelenskyy met Carney in Calgary on Sept 10, then addressed cabinet in Banff
- Talks covered defence, economic and energy cooperation
- Canada pledged $6.5 billion military aid through 2029
- Zelenskyy arrived from Iceland and Norway; will visit Toronto and North Bay
- Visit occurs amid continued Russian airstrikes on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary on Wednesday morning before addressing federal cabinet ministers gathered in Banff, Alberta. Zelenskyy arrived in Calgary on Tuesday night after stops in Iceland and Norway.
Carney said the meeting would focus on shared priorities including deepening defence, economic and energy cooperation. Canada has pledged $6.5 billion in military assistance for Ukraine running through 2029.
“Canada remains steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine's defence, recovery, and reconstruction”
"Canada remains steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine's defence, recovery, and reconstruction," Carney said in a statement. He also noted Ukraine's drone expertise, saying Canada can learn from Ukrainian innovation.
Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska are scheduled to visit Toronto and North Bay, Ontario, before departing Friday. The president last visited Canada in December 2025 with a stop in Halifax.
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