Canada is contributing $11mn in non-lethal aid to Ukraine's military including essential cold weather gear - about 30,000 coats, 30,000 pairs of pants, 70,000 pairs of Gore-Tex boots and 4,500 pairs of gloves – as well as bomb disposal equipment, communications equipment, night and thermal vision equipment and binoculars, medical training and a mobile field hospital. Better yet, the first shipment arrives in a matter of days.
"Our Government is committed to supporting the Ukrainian people as they fight for democracy and the sovereignty of their country in the face of the Putin regime's military aggression. These contributions are a clear demonstration of our support for the people of Ukraine, and their pursuit of a secure and stable future."The assistance announced today will total $11 million, and includes:
- $ 5 million for protective gear, including surplus Canadian Forces cold weather gear - about 30,000 coats, 30,000 pairs of pants, 70,000 pairs of Gore-Tex boots and 4,500 pairs of gloves;
- $3 million for explosive ordinance disposal equipment;
- $1 million for communications equipment;
- $1 million for night and thermal vision equipment and binoculars;
- $1 million for medical training, and a mobile field hospital.
