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Canada and Ukraine are deepening ties with the signing of a 100-year partnership to further co-operation in several areas, including defence, energy, technology and trade. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a series of industry partnerships and non-binding agreements to further the countries’ working relationship on Thursday in Calgary. Carney said the two countries are also forming a long-term partnership to jointly produce uncrewed systems, counter-drone technologies and munitions, combining Ukrainian expertise with Canadian manufacturing and technology. Carney said Canada will send Ukraine one-third of all drones made by domestic companies through its recently launched national drone marketplace. The marketplace is meant to expedite the production and delivery of the low-cost technologies to the Canadian Armed Forces. Ottawa announced the first contracts awarded on Thursday. The Prime Minister said Canada will also deliver a $350-million equipment package of critical air defence interceptors through the United States' Joint Ukraine Multinational Program - Services, Training and Articles Rapid Timeline, and provide more than $430-million in loan guarantees for Ukrainians to buy gas throughout the winter. Footage by The Canadian Press. #Canada #Ukraine #CdnPoli