# Canada-Ukraine strategic defense and energy partnership > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canada-ukraine-strategic-defense-and-energy-partnership > Updated: 2026-09-12T08:40:24.000Z. Sources: 100. Developments: 2. Canada and Ukraine have established a 100-year strategic partnership focused on defense, energy, and critical minerals. During a meeting in Calgary, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed agreements totaling over USD 2 billion. The defense component includes a plan for Canada to produce millions of drones over the next two years, with one-third of production dedicated to Ukraine. Canada is also providing C$350 million in interceptors through a US-led mechanism. In the energy sector, the partnership includes C$430 million in loan guarantees to assist Ukraine in purchasing natural gas. Additionally, Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group signed a memorandum with Kino Aski LNG to explore long-term supplies of Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG), assessing logistics through the Klaipėda terminal in Lithuania to provide Ukraine with more competitive procurement options. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Canada and Ukraine sign defense pact and energy memorandum Ukraine and Canada have signed a 100-year defense agreement and a memorandum for Naftogaz to explore long-term Canadian LNG supplies via European terminals. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-and-ukraine-sign-defense-pact-and-energy-memorandum ### 2026-09-10: Canada and Ukraine sign 100-year strategic defense and energy pact Canada and Ukraine have signed a 100-year strategic partnership, including multi-billion dollar agreements for drone production, air defense interceptors, and energy security support. 97 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-and-ukraine-sign-century-long-partnership-and-defense-deal --- Cite as: Canada-Ukraine strategic defense and energy partnership. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canada-ukraine-strategic-defense-and-energy-partnership