Canada Announces CA$2.5 Billion for Ukraine to Unlock IMF Financing

Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the commitment on Dec. 27 in Halifax alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky.
• The government says the funds are intended to help Ukraine access financing from the IMF and other multilateral institutions.
• Officials describe the package as targeting immediate liquidity needs in Kyiv and reinforcing investor and creditor confidence.
• Reporting from the announcement notes the contribution equals roughly US$1.8 billion.
• Canada’s overall assistance since 2022 totals nearly CA$22 billion, including more than CA$12 billion in direct financial support.