Canada Allocates Millions for Drone Production, Ammunition to Support Ukraine

Defence minister Bill Blair rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 10, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

The federal government is earmarking $3 million for production of drones in Ukraine in support of Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s invasion.

Defence Minister Bill Blair says the financial assistance is being made in collaboration with the United Kingdom.