Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency keeps introducing about the level of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk region cooperation with other countries amid the unprovoked military aggression by the russian federation. For now, we propose an overview of the assistance provided by Canada and the foreign trade volume figures, which is derived from DIABASE data.
For the fourth year in a row, Canada continues to provide Ukraine with large-scale military, financial and humanitarian assistance in response to the unprovoked full-scale invasion of the russian federation. Canada has consistently supported Ukraine in the international arena, condemning russian aggression and calling for increased sanctions pressure. To date, Canada has imposed restrictions on more than 3,000 individuals and entities involved in russian aggression.
During international forums, in particular in the Ramstein format, Canada reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine and encourages other allies to take more active action.
In 2024, Canada has allocated more than $3 billion Canadian dollars (over $2.2 billion US) for macro-financial and defense support to Ukraine. This assistance is part of the strategic security partnership between the two countries. In addition, Canada has participated in the creation of a new World Bank fund for Ukraine, financed by the proceeds of frozen russian assets. This fund will provide additional financing to support the Ukrainian state.
In December 2024, the Canadian parliament approved a new aid package worth 764 million Canadian dollars (about $587 million), which includes the supply of ammunition, military training, and other resources.
In January 2025, Canada announced the allocation of another 440 million Canadian dollars (over $305 million US) to:
At the beginning of 2025, Canada transferred to Ukraine 25 LAV II infantry fighting vehicles, F-16 trainers, millions of rounds of ammunition, and other military equipment. The total amount of Canada’s military assistance to Ukraine after 2022 exceeded $3.5 billion. It includes Leopard 2 battle tanks, combat support armored vehicles, anti-tank and small arms, M777 howitzers, drones with high-resolution cameras, winter gear, and more.
Canada is also actively involved in international efforts to train Ukrainian pilots for the F-16, as well as in technical support for these aircraft. In addition, the country has extended the mission of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to provide military training to the Ukrainian military until March 2026. Since the launch of Operation UNIFIER, Canada has already trained more than 40,000 Ukrainian military personnel.
On July 1, 2024, the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) entered into force. It:
The purpose of the modernization is to deepen economic cooperation and support Ukraine’s recovery.
In 2024, foreign trade between Canada and Ukraine increased by 35.7% compared to 2022 and reached $369.5 million. This growth is partly due to the supply of military equipment and the activation of bilateral economic relations after the CUFTA update.
Ukraine’s exports to Canada increased by 55% to $152.1 million. The main products are sunflower oil, inorganic chemicals, and agricultural products. Imports from Canada amounted to $217.4 million, mostly military equipment, machinery, electronics, and vehicles.
The development of mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation also remains an important priority for Dnipropetrovsk region. According to the digital resource DIABASE of Dnipropetrovsk Investment Agency DIA, the level of export and import operations of the region with Canada demonstrates a high level of partnership, as the country is an important trading partner of the region.
According to the results of 2024, the volume of exports of goods from Dnipropetrovsk region increased by 2.8 times and amounted to $82.96 million. Among the products that are in greatest demand among Canadian consumers are inorganic chemicals, ferrous metal products, parts of railway locomotives, vessels, etc.
Export operations were carried out by more than 40 companies from Dnipropetrovsk region. The main exporting companies are chemical and light industry enterprises, metallurgical and engineering companies.
TOP-5 exporters (ranked by volume of exported products):
Imports of goods from Canada to Dnipropetrovsk region amounted to $37.96 million and increased by 3.7 times compared to 2023. Traditionally, Dnipropetrovsk region purchased petroleum and its distillation products, electrical machinery, food products, machinery and equipment, and other goods.
Import operations were carried out by more than 80 importers.
TOP-5 importers (ranked by volume of imported products):
Import operations were mainly carried out by trade, engineering, processing and food companies.
Source: information for the article was taken from open online sources
