In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbour Ukraine — the largest war in Europe since World War II.
More than six million Ukrainians have fled abroad, millions more are displaced inside the country, and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. Russia has repeatedly bombed Ukraine's power grid, hospitals, and homes.
Canada has deep ties to Ukraine: 1.4 million Canadians have Ukrainian heritage, Canada has committed about $25.5 billion in support, and it welcomed over 300,000 Ukrainians. But gaps remain in delivering aid, enforcing sanctions, and giving refugees lasting status.
5.9M
Ukrainians who have fled abroad
$25.5B+
Canada's total committed assistance to Ukraine
1.4M
Canadians of Ukrainian heritage (third-largest diaspora globally)
300,000+
Ukrainians welcomed under CUAET program