October 26, 2021. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) congratulates Canada’s Cabinet Ministers who were sworn into office at Rideau Hall today.
“On behalf of the UCC, I congratulate Canada’s Ministers on their appointment. I wish them all success in their work and service to Canada,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “The UCC looks forward to working with Canada’s new Cabinet Ministers on issues of importance to our community. We will continue our effective and productive relationship with the Government of Canada, all Members of Canada’s Parliament and all of Canada’s political parties.”
The UCC, which represents the interests of the 1.4-million strong Ukrainian community in Canada, will continue to work on issues of importance to our community. Ahead of the 2021 Federal Election, the UCC presented six policy priorities:
- Strengthening Canada-Ukraine Defence and Security Relations
- Supporting Democratic and Economic Reform in Ukraine
- Ensuring Quality, Safe and Affordable Care for Seniors
- Welcoming Newcomers to Canada
- Helping Our Culture and Communities Flourish
- Fighting Online Hate and Disinformation
The UCC surveyed Canada’s federal political parties for their positions on these priorities. The responses can be viewed here: Federal Election 2021: UCC Survey of Party Leaders
The full list of Cabinet Ministers sworn in today is available here
