Canadian PM Justin Trudeau indicators FTA with war-torn Ukraine

On Friday (22 September), Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed an up to date Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a number of other different bilateral agreements with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy throughout the latter’s working go to to Canada. 

Taking to X, Trudeau claimed that the modernised FTA with war-torn Ukraine would give extra entry to Canadian companies that might be engaged within the financial restoration of Ukraine.  

He stated, “We’ve just signed the modernised Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. This deal supports long-term security, stability, and economic development in Ukraine – and helps ensure high-quality market access for Canadian businesses participating in Ukraine’s economic recovery.” 

We’ve simply signed the modernized Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. This deal helps long-term safety, stability, and financial improvement in Ukraine – and helps guarantee high-quality market entry for Canadian companies taking part in Ukraine’s financial restoration. pic.twitter.com/s6h1HlEIJO

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 22, 2023

According to the official web site of Ukraine’s President, the FTA will facilitate the creation of a brand new beneficial local weather for financial relations between the 2 nations. It may even assist in the event of commerce in items and providers, funding, and the formation of a developed aggressive market financial system consistent with nationwide priorities. 

It may even result in the event of its key industries, the implementation of systemic reforms, and the development of the general well-being of the inhabitants.

Zelenskyy who visited the US earlier this week to deal with the UN General Assembly in Washington, landed in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital on Friday the place he addressed the Canadian Parliament. 

Zelenskyy thanked Canada for its help within the warfare towards Russia, stating that Ottawa’s support had helped save 1000’s of lives. He stated, “Canada is one of our biggest donors, that’s very important”.

He added that he was very grateful to Canada for “the decision to join F-16 pilot training” of Ukrainian troopers.

Notably, he made this comment within the backdrop of an announcement made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier within the day on Friday the place he stated that Canada “will direct instructors to train Ukrainian pilots and service personnel on the F-16s.” 

Regarding a number of different agreements and bilateral points, Trudeau stated that Canada and Ukraine have agreed to ascertain a working group with G7 companions to review the seizure and forfeiture of Russian belongings, together with from the Russian Central Bank.

Further, Canada has pledged to face with Ukraine within the ongoing warfare towards Russia and provides 650 million Canadian {dollars} in new navy help over the following three years. It may even present Ukraine with 50 armoured automobiles, 35 drones with high-resolution cameras, gentle automobiles, and ammunition as a part of the supposed assist package deal. 

In the unusual and twisted thoughts of Justin Trudeau, fixing Canada’s issues begins with enhancing psychological healthcare in Ukraine.

There are not any phrases. pic.twitter.com/aqZD4Xcpfo

— The Amazing Zoltan (@AmazingZoltan) September 23, 2023

He added that Canada additionally plans to contribute funds for Ukraine’s nationwide warfare memorial and cash to extend the supply of psychological well being assist on the applicable time.

Interestingly, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at present within the dock in his personal nation for beginning an unwarranted diplomatic warfare with the world’s fifth-largest financial system, India, and halting the FTA negotiations indefinitely. Even earlier than Trudeau had accused New Delhi of murdering Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, the Canadian authorities had halted the commerce negotiation with India as a result of disagreements on “certain issues”. 

Canada additionally cancelled a commerce mission to India scheduled for October, and the sources had stated that objections over “certain political developments” in Canada have been the explanation for the pause within the negotiations. It has now been confirmed that Canada cancelled the commerce mission as a result of India objected to rising Khalistani actions in Canada.