Canadian CF-18 fighter jets leave for Europe to "Aid" Crisis in Ukraine:
"This is in response to the situation that is developing there and frankly more generally to the concern that we have on what really is expansionism and militarism on the part of Russia under the presidency of Mr. (Vladimir) Putin," Harper said Ref. Source 1
Canada sending soldiers to Poland amid Ukraine crisis:
Harper made the announcement today in London, Ont., about the military exercises, which he said will be part of NATO "Reassurance measures." Canada has diverted frigate HMCS Regina, to help NATO's efforts to send a message of resolve to Russia. Ref. Source 1
Canada's military police to help Ukraine boost security and defenses:
Canada will send its military police to Ukraine as a part of a security cooperation agreement signed Monday that aims to help the government and security forces to protect the country's territorial integrity. Ref. Source 4
Human-rights groups sound alarm about Canada selling arms to Ukraine;
Two human-rights groups have teamed up to oppose a plan by the outgoing Conservative government to allow the sale of so-called prohibited weapons to Ukraine, including automatic assault rifles and armoured vehicles. Ref. Source 5i