Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising Canada will join with our allies in imposing “further and stronger sanctions” on Russia if that nation delays or rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine. Carney made the comments in a statement released hours after he participated virtually in the meeting, which was physically attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UK PM Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Polish PM Donald Tusk, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The Prime Minister’s statement can be read below:
“Early this morning, I spoke with @ZelenskyyUA and many of our closest allies as part of the Coalition of the Willing.
We continue to support a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine without conditions or delays.
A path to peace has been proposed. An end to this senseless and brutal war is possible. Now, Russia must come to the table in good faith.
If Russia chooses to reject or delay the ceasefire, we’ll pursue further and stronger sanctions.”
Canada has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine for years. That support has crossed party lines, with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper being one of the earliest world leaders to call out Vladimir Putin for the invasion of Crimea. The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, and Bloc have all backed Canada’s support for Ukraine, showing that some moral truths and righteous causes can unify even the most bitter political opponents.
Mark Carney’s participation in the Coalition of the Willing meeting and his rhetoric before and after becoming Prime Minister indicate Canada’s support for Ukraine is set to continue. On one of the most crucial moral tests of this era, Canada remains on the right side of history.
Spencer Fernando
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