Canada and Ukraine Sign 'Hundred-Year Partnership' Amid New Defense and Energy Pledges
During a visit to Calgary, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy established a long-term strategic partnership. Canada announced significant financial support for Ukraine's air defenses and energy infrastructure, including funding for interceptors and loan guarantees for gas purchases.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary, Alberta, on September 10, 2026, where the two leaders signed an agreement to establish a "hundred-year partnership." The meeting took place ahead of a Liberal cabinet retreat in Banff National Park. 
The new partnership focuses on cooperation in defense, critical minerals, energy, technology, and trade. As part of this strategic alignment, Canada committed C$350 million (US$253 million) for critical air-defense interceptors through the United States’ Joint Ukraine Multinational Program, known as Jumpstart. This funding aims to enhance Ukraine's capabilities against Russian ballistic missile attacks.
Addressing Ukraine's immediate energy needs, Canada offered loan guarantees to help Ukrainians purchase natural gas for the upcoming winter. While media reports varied on the specific figures for these guarantees—with The Guardian citing C$450 million and The Globe and Mail reporting more than $430 million—the Government of Canada stated it committed loan guarantees totaling up to $757 million to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support Ukraine’s energy security. Additionally, Canada contributed an extra $10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, bringing its total contribution to that fund to $100 million.
In the defense sector, Canada announced that 30% of its new domestic drone production will be sent to Ukraine immediately to replenish battlefield stocks. A joint venture was also established between General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada and the Ukrainian company Green Tech Harvest to produce uncrewed systems. Furthermore, Export Development Canada dedicated a $200 million Concessional Trade Finance Envelope to support priority projects in Ukraine, including hydroelectric infrastructure.
The leaders also discussed future diplomatic engagements. President Zelenskyy plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City in late September, likely during the UN general assembly, to discuss war-ending talks. These developments follow years of conflict since 2022, during which Canada has provided approximately $9 billion in military aid to Ukraine.