Canada extends support to Ukraine by waiving tariffs on goods

From: Department of Finance Canada

News release

June 6, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

Last month in Banff, Alberta, G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors unanimously reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine.

Building upon this consensus, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, today announced that Canada will extend the Ukraine Goods Remission Order until June 9, 2026.

Canada is continuing to support Ukraine’s economy with a one-year extension on tariff-free importation of Ukrainian goods into Canada.

Canada remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine as it fights to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy. The conflict initiated by Russia, with support from Belarus, continues to severely impact Ukraine’s economy, including its ability to export goods globally.

Since the Ukraine Goods Remission Order was issued on June 9, 2022, Canada has imported over $35 million in goods from Ukraine with $8.5 million in customs duties remitted. The extension is expected to generate approximately $1.2 million in duties remitted from June 10, 2025 to June 9, 2026.

Quotes

“Canada reaffirmed its support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, including through military, financial, and humanitarian aid. Today’s announcement reinforces that commitment by helping sustain Ukraine’s economy and demonstrates Canada’s resolve to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.”

- The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne,
Minister of Finance and National Revenue

Quick facts

  • The Ukraine Goods Remission Order came into effect on June 9, 2022, for an initial one-year period, and was then extended every year. The remission order temporarily remits customs duties applicable to imports of Ukrainian goods.

  • Since January 2022, Canada has responded to Russia’s aggression by committing over $8 billion in multifaceted support to Ukraine, including financial, humanitarian, development, military, peace and stabilization assistance to Ukraine, as well as immigration measures for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion.

  • In addition to Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom extended their unilateral suspension of tariffs on goods from Ukraine.

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