On March 15, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Canadian Parliament to express his gratitude to Canada for the full support of Ukraine during the war waged by the russian federation against our country.
A special briefing was organized prior to the President of Ukraine’s address to the Canadian Parliament. Its goal was to exchange relevant information on how Ukraine and its democratic institutions continue to resist the military aggression of the russian federation. The briefing took place under the Parliamentary Accountability of the Security Sector in Ukraine (PASS Ukraine) project, jointly implemented by the Agency for Legislative Initiatives and the Parliamentary Centre (Canada). This project is possible with the support of the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program (PSOPs) of Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada.
Dr. Gabrielle Bardall, Vice-President for External Relations of the Parliamentary Centre (Canada), that the impact of Russian aggression on Ukraine is devastating, but that Ukrainians remain united and firm in the face of the enemy. She also mentioned that Canada will support Ukraine and its democratic institutions in all possible ways.
In turn, Oleksandr Zaslavskyy, director of the analytical department of the Agency for Legislative Initiatives, said that despite the martial law and the constant threat to human life, all public authorities continue to work.
Tom Cormier, CEO of the Parliamentary Centre, also expressed his support for Ukraine and assured that the Parliamentary Centre remains a reliable partner for the Verkhovna Rada and civil society in Ukraine.
After the briefing, while representing the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, said that Canada will always be a friend of Ukraine
In his address to the Canadian Parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Canada for its credible partnership and long-term support, but noted that more efforts are needed to establish peace in Ukraine, both from Ukrainians and the international community.
State institutions of Ukraine and civil society organizations, including the Agency for Legislative Initiatives, continue to work almost around the clock, daily approaching Ukraine’s victory over the enemy. They are convinced, that Ukraine will withstand. Glory to Ukraine!
This publication was also prepared with the financial support of Sweden.