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Canada Allocates CAD 3 Million to Strengthen Ukraine's Cyber Resilience

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

24 September 2025 13:30

Canada continues to systematically invest in Ukraine's digital security. The country is allocating CAD 3 million (approx. UAH 92 million) to support large-scale cyber initiatives under the Tallinn Mechanism. The funding will be delivered over two years and will be used to implement several strategic projects. 

The funding will support a broad range of initiatives across key priority areas aimed at enhancing Ukraine's long-term cyber resilience. These efforts will focus on protecting critical infrastructure, strengthening systematic preparedness against cyber threats, delivering coordinated training and equipment, fostering strategic partnerships with international donors and private sector actors, and developing robust systems to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.

"Canada stands with Ukraine across multiple spheres, including cybersecurity. In times of war, access to digital public services and the stable operation of critical and civil infrastructure are essential. We believe that Canada's support under the Tallinn Mechanism is not only a timely response to current challenges but also a meaningful investment in Ukraine's long-term digital resilience and sustainable development," stated Global Affairs Canada.

Six projects have already been selected for financing, including initiatives supporting the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

"Canada's support is a strong signal of trust and a testament to Ukraine's strategic partnership with the international community. Through the Tallinn Mechanism, we gain concrete capabilities to protect critical infrastructure, counter cyber threats, and strengthen our digital security framework. I sincerely appreciate our partners for their practical, coordinated efforts that contribute to building Ukraine's cyber resilience — a system that protects the state, the private sector, and every citizen," said Mykhailo Fedorov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine — Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.

The initiatives funded by Canada are being implemented in partnership with the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF Global), an organization with extensive experience in delivering technical assistance projects in Ukraine, including in the field of digital transformation.

Anton Demokhin, Deputy Foreign Minister, Chief Digital Transformation Officer: «Ukraine highly values Canada's decision to allocate funding for projects implemented under the Tallinn Mechanism. This support represents an important contribution to strengthening Ukraine's digital security, particularly by enhancing the protection of our critical infrastructure, reinforcing cyber resilience, and countering cyber threats. This step demonstrates Canada's unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and our shared determination to develop effective mechanisms of cyber deterrence to bolster the digital resilience of democratic nations».

"Cyber resilience is the foundation of Ukraine's national security in the context of the most technologically advanced war of our time. Canada's support through the Tallinn Mechanism is a strategically important step that strengthens our ability to counter cyber threats, protect civilian infrastructure, and ensure the continuity of digital processes. We are grateful to our Canadian partners for their trust, support, and significant contribution to strengthening Ukraine's cyber resilience," mentioned Valeriya Ionan, Advisor to the First Vice Prime Minister — Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine on Innovations, Digitalisation, and Global Partnerships.

Canada's support also includes training sessions and events aimed at strengthening cooperation with international donors in the field of cybersecurity. As part of this effort, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center and CRDF Global, with the support of Global Affairs Canada, held a meeting of the Ukrainian National Cybersecurity Cluster. The event aimed to raise awareness among Ukrainian central and local executive authorities as well as state-owned critical infrastructure enterprises about the opportunities offered by the Tallinn Mechanism and to align international initiatives with Ukraine's current needs.

"Cyber threats know no borders, which makes it crucial for Ukraine to combine both international and regional expertise. Our strength lies in the ability to unite partners around a shared goal — building cyber resilience in Ukraine," said Nataliya Tkachuk, Head of the Information and Cybersecurity Service of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine and Secretary of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center, at the National Cybersecurity Cluster.

The Tallinn Mechanism is an international initiative launched in 2023 to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense and ensure more effective international assistance. As of now, it unites 12 member states: the United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, the United States, France, Sweden, and Norway. The EU, NATO, and the World Bank participate as observers. France and Sweden currently serve as co-chairs of the initiative.

Dozens of initiatives have already been implemented under the Tallinn Mechanism framework - from cybersecurity assessments and capacity-building training programs to the deployment of modern equipment that helps sustain Ukraine's digital connectivity and resilience. 

The Tallinn Mechanism Project Office (TMPO), based in Kyiv, coordinates the implementation of activities and supports collaboration between Ukrainian institutions and international partners. TMPO is supported by the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and EU CyberNet, following an initiative of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. TMPO works closely with Ukraine's partners in the Tallinn Mechanism — the State Service of Special Communications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the National Cybersecurity Coordination Center.