The Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union (SUSK) is honoured to share that President Daria Furtak represented Ukrainian Canadian youth on the sidelines of the recent G7 Summit in Alberta.
As part of the national Ukrainian Canadian delegation led by Alexandra Chyczij, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), Daria Furtak had the opportunity to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before his return to Ukraine. The meeting took place shortly after Canada announced:
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Over $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine (including drones and helicopters);
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A $2.3 billion recovery loan, backed by interest from frozen Russian assets;
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Over 200 new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and entities aiding its war efforts.
Later the same day, President Furtak attended the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Province of Manitoba and Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast. Signed by Premier Wab Kinew and Kherson Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Prokudin, the agreement highlights how provinces can play a direct role in Ukraine’s recovery.
During the signing, Premier Kinew shared:
“For decades, the West has told Ukraine that if you stand up for democracy, we will stand with you. And so now, in Ukraine’s time of need, it’s important that we show action to match those words. Manitoba may not be the richest province, but we will give what we can to ensure that Ukraine is victorious.”
To conclude the day, UCC President Alexandra Chyczij was presented with the Order of Merit by President Zelenskyy, recognizing her tireless advocacy for Ukraine and the global Ukrainian community.
SUSK President Daria Furtak shares an in-depth look at key takeaways from the recent G7 Summit in Alberta, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined global leaders as a special guest.
In this special video, Daria breaks down Canada’s major new commitments to Ukraine.