Start Date: 2025-02-22
End Date: 2025-02-28

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Canada Announces New Military Assistance for Ukraine

On February 24, 2025, Canada's Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, announced $64.8 million in military assistance for Ukraine at a NATO meeting in Brussels. This includes $27.3 million for small arms from Canadian industry, $20 million for protective gear for Ukrainian women soldiers, and $5 million for drone capabilities. Additionally, $10.5 million supports Canadian Armed Forces training activities and $2 million enhances Ukraine's cyber capabilities.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Operation NANOOK 2025: Strengthening Arctic Defence

The Canadian Armed Forces are conducting Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in the Arctic from February 23 to March 9, 2025. This operation aims to assert Canada's sovereignty and enhance defence capabilities in the High Arctic, involving 450 CAF members and 110 international military partners. The operation underscores Canada's commitment to Arctic security and cooperation with allies.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Government of Canada Invests in New Airborne Sensing Lab

On February 26, 2025, the Government of Canada announced a $1.35 million investment in an airborne sensing lab at UBC's Okanagan campus. This lab will support the development of remote sensing technologies for various industries, including defense and security. The project is expected to generate $4.5 million in revenue and support local businesses and jobs.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Logistics

Canada has amended its Special Economic Measures to target Russia's logistics and transportation sectors, crucial for its war efforts in Ukraine. These sanctions limit access to global financial markets and critical components, aiming to disrupt Russia's military operations and increase its operational costs.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Canada Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Italian Campaign

On February 25, 2025, Canada's Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence marked the 80th anniversary of the end of the Italian Campaign. The campaign involved over 93,000 Canadians, with 26,000 casualties. The ministers honored the contributions of veterans and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to supporting them.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca