Canadian forces training Ukrainian troops on M777 howitzer artillery, Defence Minister says | FULL

Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Thursday that Canadian forces are now training the Ukrainian military on M777 howitzer weapons that were sent to the Eastern European country last week.

Anand made the comments during a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in Washington, D.C.

The defence minister also reiterated Canada’s pledge from Tuesday during a conference at Germany’s Ramstein Air Base that it would send eight armoured vehicles to Ukraine in the coming weeks.

During the same press conference, Austin said U.S. President Joe Biden has requested $16 billion from Congress to “address Ukraine’s self-defence needs in the crucial weeks ahead.”

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[sinatrasmoke]

This is so sad, of all the people to lead a country this is what we are stuck with.

[nathandennis]

Almost a trillion has gone to Ukraine and how has that worked out?

[FJTx]

$33 Billion today, I wonder if that includes 10% for the "big guy".

[jonharson]

Send their coffins along with them, it will save time.

[piscator]

These guns are not going to last long....

[deaver]

Americans and Canadians will always be friends, no matter what governments are in power.

[dimitritsat]

Anand in charge of defence, think about that Canadians.

[nilocblue]

Canada & USA, allies, friends, family.

[bennyblanco]

This is how we're going to pocket more of your hard earned tax dollars, thank you....your Government

[douglaslawrence]

How could anyone have any confidence in her and what she has said????

[zoommr]

as a Canadian this brings a warn tear to my eye...USA and Canada...close friends and allies....let it always be so

[bennyblanco]

Notice the yellow fringe around the flags.

[ricardoalverca]

All over Oceania this morning there were irrepressible spontaneous demonstrations when workers marched out of factories and offices and paraded through the streets with banners voicing their gratitude to Big Brother for the new, happy life which his wise leadership has bestowed upon us.

[curtisskowaisa]

You go girl !!!
I trust you as a Canadian and you bring the Russian army to there knees !!!
Not the Russian people !!!
But the army !!!
I trust ya !!!

[lahy]

Canada can play a very important contributing role in preserving peace and stability in the world that it has been benefiting economically and culturally from such a world environment by increasing its annual military budget up to at least 2% of its GDP, which can beef up its defense capability to meet the new threats that pose by Russia and China.

[georgekondrat]

very disrespectful of using French when they are the only 2 that use it

[spacecowboy_]

Those 155's with Excalibur rounds are gonna be game changers. GPS guided rounds that cant be jammed. Can hit moving targets. Yeeehaw! Slava Ukraini!!

[justworkingfortheweekend]

Canada needs to mind it's own business. Ukraine is not that important we need to start worrying about ourselves.
Our defense minister should also know her home country supports Russia

[Badgrampa-snes]

I am just filled with such confidence looking at this woman

[omicrondelta]

are we pretending Canadians have ever used these things before?