Canada ‘ready and able’ to join Ukraine peacekeeping force, defence minister says [Video]

Canada is prepared to contribute troops to Britain and France’s “coalition of the willing” peacekeeping force should there be a ceasefire in Ukraine, Defence Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday. 

He made the remarks at the Conference of Defence Associations Institute annual forum in Ottawa. 

Following a weekend meeting of allies in London, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada “was looking at the best ways it can help.” He acknowledged that all options were on the table.

Blair’s remarks on Wednesday went a step further, saying active discussions are underway.

“Canada is ready and able to make a contribution to that force,” Blair told reporters following his speech. “But we also believe that there’s important discussions that need to take place with respect to security guarantees for Ukraine and foreign forces that we’re serving.”

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