Canadian service member faces court-martial for sharing sensitive information with Ukraine
Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is charged with passing operational information to Ukraine and will face a court-martial hearing in December.
Master Warrant Officer Matthew Robar of the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is set to face a court-martial in December 2026, according to the Canadian chief military judge's office. Accused of sharing sensitive operational information with Ukraine, Robar's alleged breach of foreign interference laws and military trust responsibilities occurred in late 2025.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police regional commander Matt Peggs stated that the RCMP is committed to investigating national security threats and holding those accountable, ensuring Canadian safety.
While the exact information shared with Ukraine remains undisclosed, a CBC investigation revealed that Robar communicated with Ukrainian contacts and met a Ukrainian representative in Lithuania in 2024. In addition to the espionage charges, Robar is also accused of lying to superior officers and improperly storing a firearm. The court-martial will take place on December 9, 2026.
Canada has been a consistent ally of Ukraine since the full-scale invasion in 2022. In October 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a contribution of 500 million euros ($559 million) to the European Union's Ukraine Support Loan, joining other partners to address the country's financial challenges.
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