Ukrainians in Canada: 1.4 Million Strong, from Toronto to the Prairies

Explore the rich history, vibrant culture and enduring legacy of the Ukrainian community in Canada. From the first immigration waves in 1891 to today's thriving Ukrainian community in Toronto, discover how Canadian Ukrainians have shaped the nation.

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Our 6 most recent insights into the Ukrainian-Canadian community

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Ukrainian Canadian Tech Professional Associations and Networking

The associations, meetups and mentorship networks Ukrainian Canadian tech professionals use to find community and work in Canada.

July 16, 2026 12 min read
Ukrainian Canadian genealogist reviewing archival family records
Diaspora

Interview: A Ukrainian Canadian Genealogist on Tracing Family Roots

Dr. Sofiya Melnychuk on immigration records, ship manifests and reconstructing Ukrainian Canadian family history.

July 16, 2026 11 min read
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Diaspora

Ukrainian Canadian Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

How Ukrainian Canadian enterprise has built and rebuilt across generations, from Prairie homesteads to newcomer startups.

July 16, 2026 12 min read
Ukrainian Canadian museum curator examining diaspora heritage artifacts
Diaspora

Interview: A Ukrainian Canadian Museum Curator on Preserving Heritage

Mariya Kowalchuk on collecting, conserving and exhibiting Ukrainian Canadian diaspora artifacts.

July 16, 2026 11 min read
Archive of Ukrainian Canadian newspapers and press history
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Ukrainian Canadian Media and Press History

Newspapers, radio and broadcasting: how Ukrainian Canadian media has served the community for over a century.

July 16, 2026 12 min read
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Diaspora

Guide to Ukrainian Canadian Credit Unions

How community-owned Ukrainian Canadian credit unions and financial institutions serve the diaspora today.

July 16, 2026 9 min read
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Real Stories from Newcomers

Firsthand experiences from Ukrainians who have arrived in Canada, on the moments that mattered, the challenges they faced, and what they wish they had known.

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Illegal Security Deposits: Tenant Rights for Ukrainian Newcomers in Quebec

Security deposits are illegal for apartments in Quebec, yet some newcomers are still asked to pay one at signing, and told its return depends on an extra payment at move-out. What the law actually says, and what to do about it.

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