Our Mandate

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Ontario Provincial Council (UCC-OPC) unites Ukrainian organizations across Ontario, representing the community before the people and Government of Ontario.

Purposes & Objectives

The nine purposes and objectives of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Ontario Provincial Council.

Representation & Advocacy

  • Act as an authoritative representative for the Ukrainian Canadian community in Ontario.
  • Strengthen and co-ordinate participation of Ukrainian Canadians in Canadian social and cultural life - rooted in justice, freedom, and independence.
  • Promote friendly and mutually beneficial relations between Canada and Ukraine.

Community & Support

  • Support the democratic, civil, social, economic, and state development of Ukraine.
  • Plan and develop sound community life among Ukrainian Canadians in all its aspects.
  • Improve the social, economic, and cultural conditions of Ukrainian Canadians, and assist newcomers, elderly, youth, and refugees.

Culture & Education

  • Maintain, develop, and enhance Ukrainian culture and language as integral elements of Canada's multicultural mosaic.
  • Promote tolerance, understanding, and goodwill between all segments of society within a multicultural Canada.
  • Further the development of educational materials and learning opportunities on Ukrainian topics.

Join the community.

Carry the mandate forward.