UCC Election Observer Mission a Success

Orysia Sushko, Head of Mission, UCC President

Kyiv, Ukraine, October 3, 2007.  The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Election Observer Mission for the September 30, 2007 Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine has successfully concluded. The observers returned to Kyiv and reported their observations, relating information from their specific areas and unique circumstances.  All of these are being documented and will be included in the final report, which will be published after all the information is tabulated.

The observers returned from their assigned locations with a feeling of having accomplished what they set out to do – observe the election process and document any encountered infractions. All are well and, as Canadians who value their democracy, are pleased to have had the opportunity to participate in the election process in Ukraine.

The Mission formally concluded on October 3 with a debriefing session followed by a reception at the Canadian Embassy hosted by Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Her Excellency Abina Dann.

Sincere gratitude is expressed to Ambassador Dann, the Kyiv team, UCC Headquarters in Winnipeg and all who in any way assisted in making this Mission a tremendous success.