August 6, 2025. WINNIPEG, MB. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Leo Ledohowski. The UCC expresses its deep condolences to the family and many friends of Mr. Ledohowski. May His Memory Be Eternal. Вічная Пам’ять.
“Our community is deeply saddened by the passing of Mr. Ledohowski, whose generosity, passion for service and dedication to his community are an example for future generations to follow,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “A visionary leader in our community and far beyond, Mr. Ledohowski will be forever remembered, and greatly missed. Вічная Пам’ять!”
A community leader, entrepreneur and business leader, Mr. Ledohowski made an enormous impact on the Ukrainian Canadian community, founding the Canad Inns Foundation and generously supporting numerous worthy causes and providing his wise counsel and guidance to many initiatives.
The founder of Canad Inns, one of Canada’s most successful hotel and hospitality companies, Mr. Ledohowski served in numerous roles, including on the Board of the Bank of Canada, and the Business Development Bank of Canada.
In Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba, he contributed positively to the lives of many thousands of people, including through the establishment of the Canad Inns Destination Centre at the Health Science Centre, and his support for KidSport, the United Way, Special Olympics Manitoba, Partners in the Park, and so many other worthy causes.
Mr. Ledohowski was a proud Ukrainian Canadian, deeply committed to his Ukrainian heritage. Mr. Ledohowski was a passionate advocate for the worldwide recognition of the Holodomor as a genocide and was instrumental in furthering Holodomor awareness and education in Canada, including through his support of the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor commemorations. Mr. Ledohowski has served as Honorary Consul of Ukraine to Manitoba.
Among the many awards he received for his professional and charitable contributions, in 2010 Mr. Ledohowski was awarded the Taras Shevchenko Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.
We ask God to remember Mr. Ledohowski’s family during this difficult time and to grant Mr. Leo Ledohowski eternal life in His Heavenly Home. Вічная Пам’ять.
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