On Saturday, May 9, 2026 members of the Crimean Tatar, Ukrainian, and broader Canadian communities gathered at the Old Mill in Toronto for a solemn commemoration of the 1944 Sürgünlik — the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatar people by…
The Future of Flag Raising Ceremonies and the Impact on the Ukrainian Diaspora
Ontario’s Shift to Civic Neutrality. As of April 2026, both the City of Toronto and the City of Mississauga have formally voted to end the ceremonial raising of foreign national flags at their civic centres, marking a notable shift in…
Hope and Knowledge in Action: Supporting Ukraine’s Catholic University
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Ukrainian community gathered at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church for a Gala Fundraising Luncheon in support of the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv. Organized by the Toronto Friends of UCU and chaired by…
Pro Bono Ontario’s Ukrainian Legal Hotline: Four Years of Impact and Continued Support
In response to the unprecedented displacement caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and with the support of the federal government, Pro Bono Ontario launched a dedicated legal assistance initiative in June 2022 to support Ukrainians navigating the complexities of…
Canadian AI software could flip Russia’s disinformation war on Europe
by Nykole King February 26, 2026 The Kyiv Independent A new artificial intelligence (AI) agent could equip Europe to better defend itself against the barrage of Russian disinformation attacks. Cipher is Canadian-developed AI software that has proven to accurately…
City of Toronto Transfers Emergency Vehicles and Generators to Sister City Kyiv
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the City of Toronto transferred five municipal vehicles to its sister city, Kyiv, as part of an ongoing humanitarian support effort for Ukraine. The donation included two ambulances designated for paramedic services and three additional…
Chrystia Freeland Resigns and Leaves Liberal Government Short of Majority
Former cabinet minister’s departure to advise Ukraine creates parliamentary uncertainty The Liberal government’s pursuit of a parliamentary majority hit a setback this week when longtime MP Chrystia Freeland officially resigned her seat on Friday, January 9, 2026. Freeland’s departure follows…
Resilient Together: XXVIII UCC Triennial Congress Concludes in Toronto
The XXVIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians concluded on November 16th in Toronto, marking a historic gathering of over 400 delegates from coast to coast. The three-day event brought together community leaders, elected officials, and activists to set the policy…
Ukrainian-Canadian Community Pushes Ottawa on Family Reunification as MP Dave Epp Tables Petition in Parliament
Nadia Lemko An initiative group representing more than 23,000 applicants under the Ukrainian Family Reunification Pathway has turned to Canada’s parliamentary system in a bid to spur government action. The group, working with families who applied through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization…
The 12th Annual “Warming Hearts with Kindness” Campaign by Ukrainian Youth Association
It is remarkable to realise that this year marks the twelfth anniversary of the “Warming Hearts with Kindness” («Теплом зігріємо серця») charity campaign, a heartfelt global initiative organized by the Ukrainian Youth Association (СУМ). What began as a small act…
Between Equality and Defamation: Symon Petliura, the UNR, and the Jewish Question
Alik Gomelsky with Daryna Melnykovych, curator of the Symon Petliura Museum in Paris. On Thursday, October 23, 2025 Alik Gomelsky delivered a lecture titled “Symon Petliura, Arnold Margolin: The UNR and the Ukrainians of the Mosaic Faith.” The speaker began…