Ontario Commits $1 Million to Ukraine for Energy Infrastructure

Ontario says it is donating $1 million to Ukraine to help “maintain and repair vital energy infrastructure” damaged by Russian attacks. Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Sept. 24 in Ottawa during a meeting with an international network of lawmakers supporting Ukraine. “As the people of Ukraine continue to defend their country against Russia’s illegal invasion and ongoing attacks, including on civilians, Ontario will always stand with those defending freedom and democracy,” Ford said. A Sept. 24 release from Ford’s office said the contribution will go to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which was established in April 2022 by the Energy Community Secretariat at the request of the European Commission and in agreement with Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy. The Vienna-based Energy Community Secretariat acts as the fund’s fiduciary and intermediary between donors and Ukrainian authorities....