I'm happy that you mentioned that because I think the relationship between Canada and Ukraine has never been as good. As you suggested, our relationship is deep, with people-to-people ties. I think we have more than one million Canadians of Ukrainian origin. I was very proud to be one of the first to be in Ukraine. Actually, I'm probably one of the very few ministers who have met two foreign ministers within 24 hours, because I was there when the previous minister was there, and then the morning after there was another minister.
We have a very close collaboration, not only in our bilateral relationship but also, as you mentioned, when it comes to training a police force, when it comes to a military presence. I think there has never been a better time for all of us to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine in their reform.
I must say, I've been talking to the foreign minister of Ukraine. We do now what I would call text diplomacy. We've been texting each other regularly. As you know, Ukraine is a key partner when it comes to fighting for the families of the victims of PS752. We have been in close co-operation. We're going to continue to be working, helping in the reform, maintaining our presence in Ukraine, which is very meaningful, and maintaining the financial assistance that has been provided over a long time to Ukraine. I think Ukraine is at the forefront of fighting for democracy, for liberty and for freedom. We need to support it.
Mr. Fonseca, you and all of your constituents of Ukrainian origin—and for that matter, all Canadians—can rest assured that we're going to step up and be there and speak up. I think we'll continue to be the very close partner that we have shown ourselves to be since the beginning.