On December 2, 1991, Canada became the first western country to recognize Ukraines independence. Canada and Ukraine have enjoyed a close relationship since. Our bilateral relationship is strengthened by warm people-to-people ties, rooted in the Ukrainian-Canadian community of 1.3 million people.

What happened to the Ukrainians in Canada?

Canada was at war with Austria-Hungary and about 4,000 Ukrainian men and some women and children of Austro-Hungarian citizenship were kept in twenty-four internment camps and related work sites – also known, at the time, as concentration camps. Their savings were confiscated until they were released.

Do Ukraine need visa for Canada?

No matter how long the trip is going to be, Ukrainians do need visa to enter Canada (if that is what your question was). And it must be obtained in advance from the consular section of the Canada embassy. While Canadians do not need a visa to enter Ukraine for a stay with touristy purpose of up to 90 days.

What religion is in the Ukraine?

Religion. The predominant religion in Ukraine, practiced by almost half the population, is Eastern Orthodoxy. Historically, most adherents belonged to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church–Kyiv Patriarchate, though the Ukrainian Orthodox Church–Moscow Patriarchate was important as well.