Canadian PM congratulates Yushchenko

Office of the Prime Minister

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Paul Martin on December 30 congratulated Viktor Yushchenko on his victory in the Ukrainian presidential election. With the disposal of all outstanding appeals by the Supreme Court of Ukraine, the way appears paved for the Central Electoral Commission to announce the final results.

"Today, Canadians are united and confident about the future of a democratic Ukraine. Our two countries share the same objectives of peace, democracy and the rule of law. Canada has a vibrant Ukrainian-Canadian community that has helped shape Canada's history and personality. I look forward to collaborating with Mr. Yushchenko's government to further strengthen Canada-Ukraine relations," said Prime Minister Martin.

"Canadians are proud to have played a meaningful role in the democratic elections in Ukraine," said the prime minister. "The government of Canada is eager to work with the new government to continue strengthening Ukraine's governance institutions."

Canada sent its largest election observer delegation ever to the Ukrainian presidential run-off vote, drawing from volunteers who were selected from more than 4,000 applications received by CANADEM, a Canadian non-governmental organization specializing in the selection and provision of election observers.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, January 9, 2005, No. 2, Vol. LXXIII

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