Ihor Michalchyshyn
Ihor Michalchyshyn is the CEO and executive director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, an organization that advocates for the rights and needs of the Ukrainian community in Canada. He has been actively involved in raising awareness about the challenges faced by Ukrainians temporarily residing in Canada due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Recently, he called on Immigration Minister Marc Miller to implement automatic visa extensions for Ukrainian refugees, emphasizing the importance of providing stability and support to those who have fled the war in Ukraine.
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Ihor Michalchyshyn emphasized the importance of returning Ukrainian children deported to Russia.
Morning Update: Ukraine braces for Trump’s talks with Russia
Canada· 2025-03-18
Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, emphasized the critical need to bring the children home.
Ukrainian officials say no peace without return of children forcibly deported to RussiaCanada· 2025-03-17
Ihor Michalchyshyn, CEO of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, called the conduct of the Trump administration 'horrifying and reprehensible.'
Ukrainians in Canada grappling with despair amid Trump-Zelensky conflictsCanada· 2025-03-06
Ihor Michalchyshyn expressed shock and anger at how Zelensky was treated by Trump.
Canadian Ukrainian community ‘shocked’ and ‘angry’ by Trump’s treatment of ZelenskyCanada· 2025-03-01
Ihor Michalchyshyn, executive director of the UCC, expressed his pleasure that the minister listened to their concerns.
Canada announces new measures for emergency visa program for Ukrainians affected by warCanada· 2025-02-28
Ihor Michalchyshyn is the CEO and executive director of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress advocating for automatic visa extensions for Ukrainians in Canada.
Ukrainians living temporarily in Canada should get automatic visa extensions, group saysCanada· 2025-02-25
