AGM of the Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce

The Annual General Meeting of the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce took place on May 16th, 2007 at the UNF Community Centre, 145 Evans Avenue in Toronto.

The Meeting’s participants heard reports presented by outgoing President John Znacko who outlined the Chamber’s achievements  over the past year. In particular, the Chamber has become a participant and member of various Chambers of Commerce in Canada and has developed an ongoing relationship with provincial and federal politicians promoting trade between Canada and Ukraine. 

The Chamber hosted a number of Ukrainian Trade delegations and sponsored Lunches with prominent Ukrainian dignitaries, including, among others, the Honourable Dr. Ihor Ostash,  Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk. The Chamber’s Board held its first Board meeting in Edmonton and met with the Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta and Government House Leader Gene Zwozdesky. This successful event was organized by the Chamber’s Western Board Member, John Chomiak. Finally the meetings participants were informed about the organization’s involvement as a corporate sponsor of the Gala Dinner honouring The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney in Ottawa.

The Nomination Committee represented by George Ochrym presented a slate of candidates for Board of Directors membership as well as a list of candidates for executive positions.

The Annual General Meeting heard from Guest Speaker Michael Reshit-nyk, Senior Trade Commissioner, Eastern Europe Trade Section,  Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Mr. Reshitnyk presented the members with an overview of Canada-Ukraine Trade relations.

Trade between Canada and Ukraine reached a high with Canada exporting in excess of $100 million in trade to Ukraine. The three major sectors of export are agricultural farm machinery, fish, and pre-engineered homes.

The Annual General Meeting concluded with the announcement that Mr. Zenon Potichny was elected President of the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce.