Canada earmarks US$1.16bn in budget for military support to Ukraine
Canada's budget has earmarked C$1.6 billion (about US$1.16 billion) to provide Ukraine with lethal and non-lethal weapons over the next five years.
Source : Canadian news channel CP24, citing the draft federal budget for the next fiscal year, which begins on 1 April
Details : The Canadian government plans to increase military spending to 1.76% of GDP by 2030.
Background : Canada has committed to provide Ukraine with 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose drones this summer.
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