June 11, 2020. OTTAWA. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to present Ukraine Reforms One Year After the Toronto Conference: Progress, Pitfalls and Canada’s Role on June 22 at 12 PM EST, in partnership with the Canadian International Council. The event will be moderated by Roman Waschuk, Canada’s former Ambassador to Ukraine.
In July 2019, the annual Ukraine Reform Conference, co-hosted by Canada and Ukraine, took place in Toronto, bringing together government officials, civil society, the private sector and community leaders to discuss the reform process in Ukraine and chart a course for future international cooperation.
“We are very pleased to welcome an august group of experts from Canada and Ukraine who will bring their perspectives on the progress on reforms in Ukraine,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “This will be an excellent opportunity to take stock of the successes and setbacks of the past year and discuss plans and strategies for the future. We hope you will be able to join us for this engaging and interesting conversation.”
“We are very pleased to welcome an august group of experts from Canada and Ukraine who will bring their perspectives on the progress on reforms in Ukraine,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “This will be an excellent opportunity to take stock of the successes and setbacks of the past year and discuss plans and strategies for the future. We hope you will be able to join us for this engaging and interesting conversation.”
Joining Mr. Waschuk on June 22:
- Jill Sinclair,Canadian representative to the Ukrainian Defence Reform Advisory Board (DRAB), Senior Government of Canada Official, Ukraine Reform Conference 2019
- Oksana Markarova,former Minister of Finance of Ukraine, 2018-20
- Taras Shevchenko,Director Centre for Democracy and Rule of Law, member of the Board Reanimation Package of Reforms
- Matt Simpson,Chief Executive Officer, Black Iron, Inc.
The event is presented in partnership with the Canadian International Council South Saskatchewan Branch
Background Materials
Toronto Ukraine Reform Conference Co-Chairs’ Statement
Overview of Black Iron Black Iron’s Shymanivske Iron Ore Mine, Ukraine
