Local Journalism Initiative
Ukraine’s potential humanitarian needs in case of invasion
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe greatest humanitarian needs in Ukraine are on the line of contact between Ukraine and uncontrolled territories, said Director of Ukrainian human rights organization “Right to Protection” Aleksandr Galkin. “Every day our staff encounters people very close…
UWC calls on the world to be vigilant
Reading Time: 3 minutesUkrainian World Congress (UWC) and global security experts called on the world to be vigilant and stop Russia from pressuring Ukraine. “Firmly defend Ukraine’s position – this should be the first step in countering the aggressor,” said…
UCC asks Standing Committee on National Defence for weapons
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ukrainian Canadian Congress urged the Standing Committee on National Defence at the House of Commons to support the provision of defensive weapons and the strengthening of sanctions against the Russian Federation. “Ukraine is under severe threat…
Yvan Baker recognizes community heroes
Reading Time: 7 minutesNational President of the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada was honoured during the annual virtual New Year’s Levee and Community Recognition Awards, hosted by MP Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre). Patty Latyshko was recognized in the “volunteer service…
More sanctions needed from the EU, Ukraine experts agree
Reading Time: 4 minutesAmerican and European experts believe that there is a clear understanding now that the Kremlin’s steady drumbeat of war and Putin’s designs are not only about security in Ukraine but about security in Europe and globally. “The…
Ukrainian Canadian leadership comes together to help Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) announced the establishment of a Humanitarian Relief Committee in preparation for a humanitarian crisis ensuing from the anticipated Russian invasion of Ukraine. “For almost three decades, the…
Holodomor Descendants’ Network releases first yearly report
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Holodomor Descendants’ Network reviewed the first year of its work with the first yearly report on January 18. “And now, one year post launch, we look back with a sense of accomplishment for what has been…
UCC launches a global movement to support Ukraine
Reading Time: 4 minutesUkrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) called on the Canadian Government to review current sanctions lists to ensure comprehensive and close coordination with the lists currently enacted by the European Union and the United States. “The Ukrainian people need…
UCC calls on government to provide defensive weapons to Ukraine
Reading Time: 5 minutesPresident of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alexandra Chyczij called on Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland to provide direct support to Ukraine in a form of defensive weapons. “Minister, I know that you’re not able to make…
Russia’s war against Ukraine in a regional context
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe current Russian-Ukrainian war is a regional problem that requires a look into greater forces at play, a political scientist believes. “In view of the deeply-rooted historical conflict between Russian imperialism and the Ukrainian strive for independence,…