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Business Upturn
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Upturn
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim [email protected] – 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney [email protected] – 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada Stands with Ukraine. Now Ukrainians Stand with Canada.
TORONTO, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and gratitude, the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) announced a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross to help meet the needs of people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan . Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Canadians have stood with Ukraine in extraordinary ways. Together, CUF and UCC, through the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA), have raised and committed over $95 million in aid, impacting the lives of more than 6 million Ukrainians. Much of that support has come from communities now facing their own crisis. ' As wildfires destroy homes, displace families, and blanket communities in smoke, we see firsthand the toll this emergency is taking on Canadians, many of whom stood with Ukrainians when they needed them most ,' said Andrew Maleckyj, Chair of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation . ' This donation is our way of standing with Canadians now .' 'We are grateful to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress for their generous support that will benefit people impacted by wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan,' said Melanie Soler, vice-president, emergency management, Canadian Red Cross . 'As we continue to respond to one of the worst wildfire seasons in the prairies, the Red Cross is committed to helping people while they are away from home and as they begin to recover.' 'Our hearts go out to our neighbours whose lives and homes are affected by these wildfires,' said Alexandra Chyczij, National President, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. 'The Ukrainian Canadian Congress will do all we can to support these communities during their time of need.' The $100,000 contribution to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief. This includes financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba and Saskatchewan. United by care and driven by community, CUF and UCC reaffirm their ongoing commitment to the Canadian communities that continue to make their work possible. To donate and learn more about the CUF, please visit . Social Media: Instagram: @ canadaukrainefoundation Facebook: @cufoundation YouTube: @canada-ukrainefoundation2010 Media Contacts: Zai Karim zai@ - 647-983-6669 Shannon Kenney shannon@ - 416-770-0359 About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine. CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada. To learn more: About the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal A joint initiative of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (UHA) was launched in January 2022 to coordinate the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Its efforts focus on supporting displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter, and food security—both in Ukraine and among those displaced to Europe and Canada. To date, the UHA has delivered over $95 million in aid, helping more than 6 million people. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch bothered by U.S. treatment of Ukraine
TORONTO - Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch, an American who won kudos north of the border earlier this year for telling U.S. President Donald Trump to 'lay off the ridiculous rhetoric' about Canada being a 51st state, has taken aim at the U.S. president again. In a speech to a Canada-Ukraine Foundation breakfast Friday, Marsch made mention of the recent U.S. attitude towards Ukraine. 'As an American, the treatment that we have given the president of Ukraine and the lack of respect really bothers me,' he said. There was a contentious White House meeting in late February when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was belittled by Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. Trump has also lumped Ukraine and Russia together as aggressors when Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Canada hosts Ukraine on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament at Toronto's BMO Field. New Zealand and Ivory Coast are also taking part. 'Without having to know what it's like to go through something like what players, this coach, this federation has been through, I am just really excited to be able to show our support, as the Canadian national team coach, to show how much we are behind them, that we are with them, that we want to do everything we can,' Marsch told the breakfast. The 51-year-old Marsch, a former U.S. international who was born in Racine, Wisc., said in February he was 'ashamed of the arrogance and disregard that we've shown one of our historically oldest, strongest and most loyal allies (in Canada).' The Canada Ukraine Foundation has raised more than $1 million at its fundraising breakfasts over the last three years. A ball autographed by Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Association of Football, was auctioned off for $10,000 Friday after the former Ukraine star striker took part in a question-and-answer session. —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch bothered by U.S. treatment of Ukraine
TORONTO – Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch, an American who won kudos north of the border earlier this year for telling U.S. President Donald Trump to 'lay off the ridiculous rhetoric' about Canada being a 51st state, has taken aim at the U.S. president again. In a speech to a Canada-Ukraine Foundation breakfast Friday, Marsch made mention of the recent U.S. attitude towards Ukraine. 'As an American, the treatment that we have given the president of Ukraine and the lack of respect really bothers me,' he said. There was a contentious White House meeting in late February when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was belittled by Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. Trump has also lumped Ukraine and Russia together as aggressors when Ukraine was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Canada hosts Ukraine on Saturday in the opening game of the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament at Toronto's BMO Field. New Zealand and Ivory Coast are also taking part. 'Without having to know what it's like to go through something like what players, this coach, this federation has been through, I am just really excited to be able to show our support, as the Canadian national team coach, to show how much we are behind them, that we are with them, that we want to do everything we can,' Marsch told the breakfast. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The 51-year-old Marsch, a former U.S. international who was born in Racine, Wisc., said in February he was 'ashamed of the arrogance and disregard that we've shown one of our historically oldest, strongest and most loyal allies (in Canada).' The Canada Ukraine Foundation has raised more than $1 million at its fundraising breakfasts over the last three years. A ball autographed by Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Association of Football, was auctioned off for $10,000 Friday after the former Ukraine star striker took part in a question-and-answer session. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025
