10/27/2026
October 27, 2026. OTTAWA, ON. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) welcomes the unanimous adoption of Bill S-210 An Act respecting Ukrainian Heritage Month, by the House of Commons. Once the Act receives Royal Asset, September will be officially designated Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada.
“We thank all Members of Parliament for supporting this important legislation. Thank you to former Senator Stan Kutcher for sponsoring the Bill in the Senate and Member of Parliament Yvan Baker for introducing the Bill in the House,” stated Alexandra Chyczij, National President of the UCC. “We look forward to celebrating the rich Ukrainian culture and traditions with all Canadians next September. Многая Літа!”
Bill S-210 passed unanimously in the House of Commons on October 21. Once the Bill receives Royal Assent, September will be established as Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada. The Bill recognizes “the significant contributions that Ukrainian-Canadians have made and continue to make to Canada’s social, economic, political and cultural fabric.”
Attending the vote on adoption of the Bill in the House, UCC CEO Danylo Korbabicz stated, “The Ukrainian people are heroically defending the values of democracy and freedom that both Ukrainians and Canadians share. It is all the more important that we remember and honour Ukrainian heritage and that Canada continues to stand with Ukraine.”
UCC CEO Danylo Korbabicz (middle) congratulates former Senator Kutcher (l) and MP Baker (r) on adoption of Bill S-210.
Photo courtesy of the Office of Yvan Baker, MP