Canada Supports Civil Service Reform Program in Ukraine

Kyiv - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced on Nov. 21 an initiative that will support the Government of Ukraine’s ongoing civil
service reform to develop human resource management processes and procedures based on impartiality, transparency, and equality. “Canada is proud to support this initiative and we look
forward to working with the Government of Ukraine as it strengthens its governance infrastructure,” said Minister Kenney, who announced the initiative in Kyiv on behalf of the International Cooperation Minister, Beverley J. Oda. “Canada’s support will move the Ukrainian government to work at  its highest potential” Minister Oda said. “This project demonstrates the innovation our government encourages through Canada’s international development work.”

The Canadian International Development Agency will provide $5.4 million for the Canadian Bureau for International Education to work with the Main Department of Civil Service of Ukraine to develop tools that will promote a strong civil service.

The objectives of this initiative are:

- Assist the Government of Ukraine in the reform of legislation, policies, procedures and regulations that will lead to effective human resources management in the Ukrainian civil service;

- Support the development and integration of consistent and effective human resources management processes and procedures based upon principles of political impartiality, transparency, and equality.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress welcomes the news of the technical assistance program to support the on-going reform of Ukraine’s civil service. UCC National President Paul Grod said “The development of a professional, accountable, and impartial government administration is critical to Ukraine’s further evolution along the path toward a fully-functioning democratic society,” “The Canadian civil service is renowned world-wide for being objective and proficient, and for its high ethical standards,” stated Jars Balan, Chair, UCC Canada Ukraine Committee.  “This is very practical assistance that will pay many dividends in the years to come.”