India, April 4 -- The Canadian government has announced $51.1 million in new funding to support humanitarian relief, recovery efforts and institutional reforms in Ukraine, as the war with Russia continues to strain the country's infrastructure and population.

Canada will also invest $5 million through UN Women to support inclusive recovery aligned with European Union accession goals, while smaller allocations will bolster grassroots democracy and maintain essential services in conflict-affected regions through the United Nations Development Programme.

Canada reaffirmed its continued support for Ukraine as it confronts ongoing displacement, pressure on public services and infrastructure damage caused by Russia's invasion, now entering it...