Zelenskyy to visit Canada Sept 9–11 for talks on defence, economy and energy

What is happening

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska will visit Canada from September 9 to 11, 2026.

Where and when

• Events are planned in Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay.
• Zelenskyy will also speak to Cabinet members at the Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff.

What they will focus on

• Deepening cooperation on defence, economic ties, and energy.
• Addressing the human cost of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
• Building on people-to-people ties and supporting Ukraine’s defence, recovery, and reconstruction.

Why it matters

• The visit signals continued Canadian support for Ukraine and aims to strengthen practical cooperation across defence, energy, and economic areas.