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CANADA- PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM ваний поляками, а тоді – мо- магазинні прилавки, алюмінієві лодецький і чорновусий Лех підстаканники та іржавий руко- Валенса виступив проти – мирно мийник постановочної, начебто і переконливо. Протягом певно- тюремної, камери у місцевому го часу судноверф Гданська – Музеї «Солідарності». І зазирає у свого роду держава з населен- наші обличчя, намагаючись від- ням-робітниками чисельністю найти чи то захоплення, чи по- близько 300 тисяч осіб – зуміла див… А наша українська група об’єднатися і сказати: “Ні, ми не мовчки розглядає її довгі сереж- задоволені». ки з неприродньо світлим бурш- Ця подія серпня 1980-го року, тиновим камінням – усе-таки тут коли було підписано перший до- він вважається одним із найкра- говір із комуністичним режимом, щих у світі. стала початком. Але не початком Захоплення немає. Та й по- кінця, а справжнім – із бажаним диву теж. Швидше – роздрату- продовженням. вання. Що за цінність така, та ще Гданськ – портове, наче ма- й музейна? Нам ці «експонати» – Olena Shapoval льоване, місто Балтійського ще звична справа. Напевно, ра- Taras Shevchenko National Uni- узбережжя. У 68-му тут вийшли дянське життя у нас залишило versity of студенти, у 70-му – робітники, у значно більше слідів, які, як ви- Vadym Hetman National Economic 80-му – «солідарність» на судно- явилося, не стерти політичними University of Kyiv верфі, а у 89-му тут мовчки кри- заявами та обіцянками… [email protected] чав Папа Іоанн Павло ІІ… Поляки пам’ятають усе це; не А згодом збагнулося: саме Музей одного покоління пам’ятають порожніх прилавків і такі музеї і є прекрасними, над- старих телефонних будок – у них звичайно важливими й потрібни- У цій країні слово «солідар- це вже музейні експонати, – але ми для нас. ність» вимовляють голосно. вдячно шанують пам’ять тих, що Адже молодецький і чорно- Вітер європейської весни 68- тоді піднялися. вусий Лех Валенса зі світлини на го року сюди ще встиг долетіти, – Я не пам’ятаю усього цього, судноверфі у 1980-му у першій перезимувати дві зими і в 70-му я ще малою тоді була, але моя залі Музею усміхається вже му- вирватися з легенів мешканців мама підтверджує: усе справді дрими очима з-під сивих брів у Гданська. Звичайно – для декого так і було! – проникливо оповідає залі останній. востаннє. екскурсовод – вродлива жінка Це Музей одного покоління. Через 10 років сьогодні по- близько 30-ти, мешканка Гдан- Покоління, що зуміло змінити важного віку, але і досі шано- ська, – показуючи на порожні своє життя.

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"Tear Down This Wall"...... 3 CUPP Interns...... 4 CUPP Alumni...... 33 Statement on Behalf of CUPP11 Interns 36 Meeting with G. D. Caron, Ambassador of of Ukraine...... 37 European or Soviet Values for Ukraine?...38 Добрий вечір, шановні глядачі!...... 40 Gregor did not become an isect, he abandoned Ukraine...... 42 Interview with Kaley Hanenkrat...... 43 Tour...... 45 A Historic Tour of Parliament Hill...... 46 Our First Day...... 47 Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine in the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada...... 48 Unforseen Meetings...... 49 Sep. 18 – Terry Fox Run On...... 50 Remember you are the Shepherds for a Day...... 51 Shepherds for a Day...... 52 Visits to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Constituency...... 53 CUPP Metting with Fin Donnelly...... 54 Interview with W. Lizon, MP...... 55 On October 24, 2011, the first UKRAINIAN DAY on the HILL took place in the Interview with J. Trudeau, MP...... 57 House of Commons followed by a concert presentation in the evening at the Gov- "French from Head to Toe"...... 60 ernment Conference Centre. Interview with an Intern I. Graham...... 61 Pictured: L to R with the CUPP 2011 Interns are: Hon. Ralph Goodale, Ihor Bardyn Interview with J. Falkenstein...... 62 (Director, Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program), MP Robert Sopuck (Chair What Makes This Country Great is the of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group), MP , People...... 63 Irene Hordienko (CUPP), Alexander Hordienko (CUPP) and in top row Lucy Hicks "They Live in the Mansion, in Ottawa"...64 (CUPP), Paul Grod (President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress). Interview with an Intern Z. Segal...... 66 "Opportunity to Gain Experience in a Political Institution"...... 67 Meeting with MP P. Stoffer...... 68 We Still Remember...... 69 History of CUPP students an opportunity to work and Meeting at the Polish Embassy...... 70 th study in the Canadian Parliament, Liturgy at the Seminary...... 72 On July 16 , 1990, the Ukrainian and gain experience from which Не втратити те, що маємо...... 73 Parliament adopted the Declaration generations of Canadian, American P. Migus and E. Kmiecic Seminar...... 75 of Sovereignty which declared that and West European students have Ukraine's Domestic and Foreign Affairs 76 Parliament recognized the need to benefited. On the basis of academic Notes for Remarks by The Hon. R. Goo- build the Ukrainian state based on dale, PC...... 80 excellence, knowledge of the English the Rule of Law. On August 24, 1991, or French and Ukrainian languages, Address by the Hon. J. Kenney, PC...... 81 the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the ...... 82 and on interest in the parliamentary Visit to the British High Commission.....83 Declaration of Independence, which system of government, university Our Visit to the Russian Embassy...... 84 the citizens of Ukraine endorsed in students from Ukraine can apply for Study and Life at Bocconi University.....85 the referendum of December 1, 1991. a CUPP scholarship. It is hoped that Also in 1991, celebrated CUPP will contribute to the education the Centennial of Ukrainian group of future leaders of Ukraine. Contact Us immigration to Canada. To mark the Chair of Ukrainian In 2009, during the 19th year Centennial, organizations planned of CUPP's operation, 25 students Studies Foundation programs and projects to celebrate arrived from Ukraine to complete a 620 Spadina Avenue this milestone in Canada's history. two-month internship with Members The Chair of Ukrainian Studies Toronto, , of Parliament, Ministers and Senators Foundation of Toronto decided to (please see Issue 1 of the Newsletter Canada M5S 2H4 mark the Centennial by establishing for complete list of CUPP Interns). In Tel.: (416) 234-9111 the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary the course of the Program, the Interns Program for university students Fax: (416) 234-9114 meet with political and social opinion- from Ukraine. The Canada-Ukraine leaders of Canada. www.KATEDRA.org Parliamentary Program gives Ukrainian

 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade Dear President Barak Obama, President Francois Hollande, Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister David Cameron, Prime Minister , "Tear Down This Wall"

There is an ideological battle being not to have emulated in their own waged in Ukraine, between on the one countries. hand, the ruling clan, or "hard pow- In Ukraine, the ideological bat- er" and on the other, young people, tle has no timetable. It seems, how- students and NGO's or, "soft power". ever, that the clock is working against quite possible that Western ideas and In Russia following the re-election of the youth and NGOs in their efforts to social norms will take root in Ukraine Vladimir Putin as president, the hard forestall the imposition of a managed and even spread into Russia. power side has won and a managed democracy. If the ruling clan succeeds Therefore, President Obama, Pre- democracy is in place. in imposing a managed democracy, it sident Hollande, Chancellor Merkel, In an article published in Moskov­ will set back for decades the develop- Prime Minister Cameron and Prime skie Novosti, President Putin, lament- ment in Ukraine of a normal civil soci- Minister Harper, open wide the doors ed about the increased use of "soft ety governed by the rule of law. And of your universities, colleges, and oth- power" which, he concludes, "applies if Ukraine becomes like Russia or if it er institutions of learning to students a matrix of tools and methods to reach merges into Russia, Europe and the from Ukraine. Break down the walls foreign policy goals without the use of West will not have a reliable or stable and barriers to information and educa- arms but by exerting information and partner in the region for much of the tion that are based on Western ideals. other levers of influence". 21st century. It is not beyond a possi- Create an education Marshall Plan in In Ukraine, the clan in power re- bility that eventually a war will have to order to bring Ukraine's youth into the lies on the allegiance of an aging So- be fought in Europe in order to return ranks of Western educated society. viet-minded population and its band of to a stable and just society in the east- The future will be shaped and supplicants. They admire the Russian ern half of the continent. even determined by your wise deci- President's managed democracy and But if the West takes sensible and sion to share information and educa- are seeking to install it in Ukraine and the least costly steps to buttress and tion with a still receptive young gener- to maintain it as long as possible in or- expand the ideological underpinning ation in Ukraine. Just do it! der to run the country like a person- of democracy among the youth, and if Ihor Bardyn, Director al fiefdom. Opposing the clan in power it takes these steps immediately, it is Canada­Ukraine Parliamentary Program are NGO's and young people, many of whom have travelled and studied for a time in the West. Their numbers are still not large enough to overcome the resourcefulness of the clan in power who are able to manipulate elections, whether to the parliament or office of . Neither Ukraine nor Russia has a normal civil society and neither pres- ident Yanukhovych nor Putin, under- stands or wants a normal country for their population. The clans rule for the day, and hope those days will last until the end of their own earthly presence. If their successors can maintain the status quo, that will be an unexpected bonus. If not, their political offspring still have enough assets stashed away and in- vested in the West, that is, in the very societies where they are likely to seek Ukrainian Day on the Hill celebration. From L to R: Maryna Iaroshevych, Stacy refuge but which they currently wish Tsarkova, Ihor Bardyn, Oksana Dekhtiarova, Marta Leskiv, Nick Ashdown. CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM  CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP Interns

at McGill University. Justin believes that the Conservative doctrine of forcing a false choice between the economy and the environment is reckless and dangerous. Instead, it is increasingly obvious that a healthy economy is de- pendent on a healthy environment, and the two will thrive resiliently if we engage in responsible actions based on long-term thinking. For Justin, investing in youth, diversity and the environ- ment are the best ways to ensure our country’s long-term prosperity, and he is increasingly convinced that the Lib- eral Party is the best vehicle to champion these issues and to create the Canada that the world needs us to be. Jaroslava BARBIERI Outstanding landmark or architecture in : Fontana Born in Cremona, Italy di Trevi in Rome. It is simply the triumph of Italy’s artistic "Sapienza" University of Rome was established in 1303. beauty and heritage. Every time I pass by it its extraordi- Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, Humanities and Oriental. Stud- nary architecture moves me. The marble talks to you and ies; Department of Philosophy. inspires you to respond with your aesthetic sense. And at Motto of University: Il futuro и passato qui. the corner of this grandeur you find a vase that explicitly – Mайбутнє побувало тут. – Future has passed does not fit into the general architecture: it was placed through here. – L'avvenir est passé par ici. there by the architect Salvi so that a curious and trouble- Foreign languages: English, Italian, Russian and French. some barber who had his shop close by could stop peep- 2011 Anna Mazurenko Scholarship Recipient. ing at the fountain and criticizing it. I find it very amusing Intern to , MP for Papineau, Québec. and fascinating that even behind the genius of Italian art- He is the second child in Canadian history to be born ists there were ordinary men with every-day bores. during his father Pierre Trudeau's term as Prime Minister. Favourite quote by foreign author: Be aware of your Pierre Trudeau introduced the Multiculturalism Policy in the limits as well as of your possibilities – Socrates. House of Commons and Justin certainly takes after his fa- Favourite music recording: While my guitar gently weeps ther. He is the representative for an electoral district where – The Beatles (author: George Harrison) almost fifty percent of its constituents speak neither French nor English as their mother-tongue. In this sense, Justin sees Papineau's rich cultural diversity as part of Canada's evolving identity and an example that could teach how to generate social justice. Here different nationalities, reli- gions, and languages peacefully coexist, inspiring Justin to improve the opportunity of all citizens. With these values his responsibilities as Official Opposition Critic for Youth, Citizenship and Immigration make him an extremely inter- esting political figure, not counting the cultural heritage his parents have given him. He is married to Sophie Grégoire and they have two children. Another of his priorities is to support a greater political participation by Canada's youth, which is a key-factor to helping them become better prepared in a more competi- tive, globalized world. Justin pushes fellow community and political leaders to discover the importance of youth as their new ideas, opinions, and contributions are critical to Iuliia BONDARENKO Canada's progress. Born in Shkotovo-22, Russian Federation Another of Justin's major concerns, as a member of the Hometown: Vinnytsia House's Standing Committee on the Environment and Kyiv-Mohyla University (National University of “Kyiv- Sustainable Development, is how we care for the planet Mohyla Academy”) was established in 1615. Faculty of that sustains us. In his years before politics he worked Economics. Department of Economic Theory. Consumer with various environmental groups dedicated to the pro- Behaviour. tection of our Canadian wilderness, supplementing his 2011 Dr. Maria Fischer Slysh Scholarship recipient activism with graduate work in environmental geography Intern to Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris-,

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Saskatchewan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour, Conservative Party, Justice Building. Born and raised in rural , Ed Komarnicki pursued a career in the general practice of Law in the community of Estevan and the surrounding area for over thirty years. Mr. Komarnicki’s grandparents immigrated to Canada from the Ivano-Frankivsk region. Komarnicki was elected into the Canadian House of Commons in the 2004 federal election. In addition to a brilliant career, Mr. Komarnicki, together with his wife Sally, who also has Ukrainian roots, are raising a family of eight children and ten grandchildren. Oksana DEKHTIAROVA About Parliament, it is amazing to observe yoga classes Born in Luhansk, Ukraine taking place in front of the Central Block of Parliament. Hometown: Luhansk Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: The University of Luhansk (Luhansk Taras Shevchenko Secret Bench of Knowledge is a sculpture located at National University was established in 1921). Faculty of the entrance to the Wellington Street Library and Archives Foreign Languages, Department of Translation Studies. Canada in Ottawa. The sculpture was presented on May University of Flensburg was established in 1946. 1, 1994 by the Canadian artist Lea Vivot. One year later International Institute of Management. M.A. in European Vivot removed it and it was replaced four years later by Studies. Eugene Boccia from Toronto. The sculpture has many Motto of University of Luhansk: Постійний успіх, рух messages inscribed on it, written by school children уперед, динаміка й розвиток! – Constant success, about the importance and pleasure of reading. One of moving forward, dynamics and development! the messages on the bench says, “Escape the bonds of Foreign languages: English, Russian, German, Polish ordinary existance – open a book – open a universe of – basic, Chinese – basic. possibilities.” The Secret Bench can be seen in many Dr. Roman & Barbara Humeniuk Scholarship Recipient places throughout the world. Some of these places are: Intern to , MP Kitchener-Conestoga, Toronto, Ontario in front of the Professional Engineers Ontario. Member of the Conservative Party of Canada. Building on Young Street; New York, New York at 825 Fifth Justice Building. Avenue; , Quebec at McGill University; London, Mr. Albrecht was first elected to the House of Commons England outside the London Stock Exchange; Bonita in 2006. Today he is a Chair of the Canada-Armenia Springs, Florida, USA. Each bench is uniquely inscribed Parliamentary Friendship Group and does a lot of work by famous poets and writers from around the world. to help the Armenian Diaspora in Canada. Moreover, Favourite quote by foreign author: Just living is not Mr. Albrecht is the founder and chair of the BioCaucus, enough; one must have sunshine, freedom and a little a group of MPs who work to promote the production of flower – Hans Christian Andersen. agricultural and renewable technologies. He sits on the My favourite musical recording: Scorpions – Maybe I Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development committee Maybe You. and the Government Operations and Estimates committee. Mr. Albrecht has two assistants, Beverley Young and David Drewe, who were my guides to the Hill life. There is one more person in our office – Mr. George Paul Dienesch. He conducts a research on palliative care system for our office and develops recommendations for future reforms in Canada initiated by Mr. Albrecht. It is a great pleasure to work with such a professional team. I am looking forward to the unique diplomatic experience that my internship will provide. My favourite Canadian Landscape is Mountain Orchards in Dundela, Ontario. Mountain Orchards was originally established in 1932 with the majority of the trees being direct descendants from the original McIntosh tree, first discovered by John McIntosh in Dundela, Ontario, in 1829. Mountain Orchards is the best place to spend a CUPP donating books to the Library of the Parliament. healthy weekend with your family or friends. It is located Anatoliy Mintenko, Artem Roik, Stacy Tsarkova, Irene not far from Ottawa in the green forest area. The place Brown, Reference Librarian. is unique for its hospitality: it welcomes people of all ages

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 5 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER to pick up fresh apples from the orchards. I enjoyed a m) long. It crosses the Saint John River from Hartland to healthy weekend there a lot! Somerville in Canada. The framework consists of seven Last book read: Stefan Zweig “Maria Stuart” small Howe Truss bridges joined together on six piers. Favourite quote by Ukrainian author: Єдиний, хто не The bridge was constructed in 1901 by the Hartland Bridge втомлюється, – час. Ліна Костенко Company. It was funded by tolls until it was purchased Нема там добра, де нема правди. Пантелеймон Куліш by the provincial government in 1906. There are two Favourite quote by foreign author: I'm a great believer traditions related to this bridge. The first figures Hartland in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it Bridge as a wishing bridge. When you begin to cross – Thomas Jefferson the bridge, you make a wish, close your eyes, cross your My favourite musical recording: Okean Elzy “Cradle of fingers and hold your breath. Make certain you are not the Wind”, Mad Heads XL “Nadiya ye”. the driver! If you can do this for the entire length of the bridge, your wish is very likely to come true. This tradition is as old as the bridge. Also Hartland Bridge is a kissing bridge. This is a legend, which developed during the years when this covered structure was used mainly by horses and wagons. It is said that young men trained their horses to stop about half way across the bridge. The horse would wait until the couple shared a couple of kisses and then it would continue to the other side of the bridge. Favourite quote by foreign author: A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty – Winston Churchill Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new – Albert Einstein My favourite musical recording: Scorpions – Wind of Anatolii DZEMAN Change. Born in: Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Hometown: Kyiv University of Kyiv (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv) was established in 1834. Faculty of Economics, Department of Finance and Credit. 2011 Edward Schreyer Scholarship recipient. Intern to , MP for York West, Ontario. Judy Sgro, PC, MP is a Member of the . She currently represents the electoral district of York West in the Canadian House of Commons. She has been elected to the House of Commons six times, which is a great result and a confirmation of the great work which she is doing from day-to-day. Sgro is now the Liberal Critic for Seniors, Pensions and Status of Women. On October 1, 2010, Sgro released a White Paper providing Rimma EL JOUEIDI recommendations for retirement income security followed Born in Zaporizhia, Ukraine by a Pension Income Bill of Rights. Judy Sgro has Hometown: Kyiv launched an aggressive effort to help ensure retirement Kyiv Polytechnic University (National Technical income security for all Canadians. Judy Sgro is working University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute") was to foster a solid reputation as a woman of action. She is established in 1898. Institute for Applied System Analysis a professional and aggressive advocate for the people 2011 John Sopinka Scholarship recipient of York West. She continues to work for change and her Intern to Peggy Nash, MP for Parkdale-High Park, many achievements are a result of her work on different Ontario, NDP, La Promenade. issues and problems concerning the prosperity and wealth Peggy Nash is the Member of Parliament for Parkdale- of Canadians. Self-confidence, innovative character and High Park. With decades of experience as a top executive great communications skills are the words which describe for Canada’s largest private-sector union, Peggy has dis- Judy Sgro in the best way. It is a great opportunity to work tinguished herself as a national leader on economic affairs. with her, and to gain new experiences. Since the May 2011 election, Peggy has served as the Op- My favourite Canadian Landscape is the Hartland position's finance critic. Like many Canadians, Peggy’s Bridge. The fHartland Bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick, grandparents immigrated to Canada to seek out better op- is the world's longest covered bridge, at 1,282 feet (391 portunities for their family. Thanks to the hard work of her

6 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade parents and grandparents, Peggy became the first person in her family to attend university. She has a strong record of community activism has helped build a local food bank, has worked to develop affordable housing, has assisted US Iraq War Resisters, Temporary Foreign Workers, and refugees seeking safe access to Canada, and has estab- lished employer-paid child care for shift workers. Peggy Nash is a uniter and a fighter. She works hard at building a better and stronger Canada. She is full of confidence, en- ergy and innovation. I am lucky to work with her – she is very positive and supportive. Peggy is a real example of a strong, powerful self-made woman, and is an inspiring role Anastasiia FILIPIUK model. Born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine My favourite Canadian Landscape is The Ontario National University “Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy Legislative Building, this impressive structure sits in of Ukraine” was established in 1804. Faculty of training the centrally located Queen's Park, near the University of lawyers for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. of Toronto. At the time of its construction, it was the Antin Hlynka Scholarship recipient fifth building the parliament would occupy in just a little Intern to Stephen Woodworth MP, Kitchener Centre, more than a century. Built at a cost of $1.4 million, the Ontario, Confederation building. architect for the project was Richard A. Waite. His style Stephen Woodworth represents the Conservative Party of is often described as Richardsonian Romanesque, but Canada. He completed his law degree at Wilfrid Laurier many Canadians found the structure to be too American, University. Before he became a Member of Parliament, reflecting many of the styles found "south of the border". he practised different areas of law: corporate law, civil law, But while the building may have seemed "American" in family law. His experience in handling legal matters aided style, nothing but Canadian materials were used in its him in his work as a Member of Parliament: he is now an construction, including more than 10 million bricks made active member of the Justice and Environment Committee by busy inmates at the province's Central Prison. Pink in the House of Commons. Stephen Woodworth is an sandstone was brought in from other parts of the country. experienced, hard-working and attentive politician, a Today, whoever holds the office of lieutenant governor beloved husband and a father of three. It is not the first makes his home here and has done so since 1937. The time that a CUPPer is doing an internship in his office. south part of Queen's park – virtually the Legislative CUPPers from previous years who worked as his interns building's front yard – is littered with statues of historical can come up with only good words to describe their figures. Some of the most notable are statues of Queen working relations with Stephen. Victoria, King George V, John A. Macdonald (the first As for my fellow interns, all CUPPers share some ) and John S. Macdonald (the common features: they are smart, passionate, ambitious first Premier of Ontario). and open-minded. These similarities don’t make their Favourite quote by foreign author: Success is not final, personalities any less unique, I assure you. I feel failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. honoured to participate in CUPP with each and every one Winston Churchill of them. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of As for Canada, I will always associate this country with their dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt several things: patriotism (it was a pleasant surprise to My favourite musical recording: Gloria Gaynor – I will see so many national flags in the streets and feel the survive. pride Canadians feel for their country), freedom of self- expression (every Canadian youth is unique and open- minded: they know that in Canada they are free to explore whatever possibilities they want, and they exercise this freedom to the full extent), and coffee (Canadians are coffee-freaks!!! Every day on my way to work I pass by hundreds of Canadians drinking coffee in the streets, dozens waiting in line in coffee-shops for their cup, and I cannot help but join this coffee-obsessed society: one cup of frozen French vanilla-flavoured coffee makes my day). Favourite landmark in Canada: Monument to Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz pianist and composer. Oscar At Rideau Canal, Ottawa. From Left to Right: Ustyna Emmanuel Peterson (1925-2007) is considered to have Mykytyuk, Valyl Lenko, Maryna Iaroshevych, Oleh been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time, who Shemetov, Olya Shudrak. released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy

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Awards, played thousands of live concerts to audiences ry–Prescott county. And in the county of Russell he is the worldwide in a career lasting more than 65 years. His life- first Conservative MP to be elected in 124 years. In 2008, size bronze sculpture sits in Ottawa at the corner of Elgin the Prime Minister asked Pierre to serve as the Parliamen- and Wellington Streets. The statue features a smiling tary Secretary for Agriculture and Agri-Food and after the Peterson sitting at the piano, but turned away as if looking 2011 election, asked him to continue in this important role. at his audience. He seems to have just finished playing Pierre wants to restore people’s confidence and faith in and is enjoying a moment with his fans. The sculptors good government. He offers experience, honesty, integrity have beautifully rendered Oscar to those who admire his and principles. As an MP, he is committed to providing his work: they can sit by his side on the bench and enjoy his constituents with leadership that is accountable and trust- music, which is playing round the clock from speakers worthy. He wants them to know that he listens, that their installed above the sculpture. His statue breathes life into views matter and that he will work hard to ensure that they the somewhat “formal” atmosphere of the city of Ottawa. are well represented in government. For me personally the Favourite quote by Ukrainian author: Коли в людини є most striking thing about Mr. Lemieux is that he truly lives народ, тоді вона уже людина. Ліна Костенко what he preaches while remaining friendly and easy-go- Він вважав себе щасливим. І цього було цілком ing at all times (at the office he is usually addressed by his достатньо, щоб він ним був. Богдана Пінчевська given name only). – All the people I have encountered so Favourite quote by foreign author: Take too many About Canadians far are very open-minded, tolerant and optimistic. Com- pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been bined together, these features make interaction both fruitful hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a and enjoyable. minute of happiness you'll never get back. Don't be afraid About fellow interns – All CUPPers are curious and filled that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin! with the desire to make the most of their days on Parlia- (from the song “Beached” by the British band Orbital) ment Hill. Favourite musical recording: Карна – Моя мила (Karna My favourite Canadian Landscape is the Montreal – My darling). Biosphere, which is a stunning dome-shaped building serving as a museum dedicated to educating people on the importance of water and the environment. Originally the biosphere started out as the United States pavilion and one of the largest attractions at Expo ’67, the 1967 World’s Fair. The biosphere was built out of steel pipes and large pieces of acrylic paneling. It stands at 76 meters in diameter and 62 meters high. However, it wasn’t until 1990 that it was purchased by Environment Canada to be turned into an interactive eco-museum. Due to the biosphere damages caused by fire in 1976, it was decided that the new museum would be built directly within the original biosphere dome. The museum's content is focused on the importance of water, the effects of climate change and the need for the sustainable development in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River eco-systems.

Maryna IAROSHEVYCH Maastricht University was established in 1976. Master in European Studies. Kyiv Institute for the Humanities was established in 1994. Bachelor in International Relations. 2011 Senator Scholarship Recipient Intern to , MP for Glengarry-Prescott- Russell, Ontario. Member of the Conservative Party of Canada. Justice Building. About my MP – Before beginning his political career Pierre Lemieux served his country as an Army officer of the Canadian Forces with pride and professionalism for 20 View on the other side of Quebec city. From L to R: (upper row) years and retired at the senior rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Ustyna Mykytyuk, Oleksandr Zheka, Iaroslava Barbieri, Artem For the first time Pierre won the federal election in January Roik, Tetyana Matsyuk, Anatoliy Dzeman, Amet Seitibraimov, 2006 thus breaking a 43-year Liberal hold in the Glengar- Stacy Tsarkova, Maryna Iaroshevych; (lower row) Oksana Mayba. 8 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade

(Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye) – Antoine de Saint Exupéry Carpe diem. (Seize the day) – Epicurean motto My favourite musical recordings: Diana Krall – A Case of You (live in Paris). Idiot Pilot – Recurring Dream. Yann Tiersen – Ameli OST.

Nataliya KALYN Born in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University (opened on August 26, 1992 on the grounds of Stanislav Pedagogical Institute which was established in 1940), Department of Tourism. Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (established on 4 October 1875 by Emperor Franz Josef and in 1989 named after the famous Ukrainian writer Yuriy Fed'kovych), Department of History, Political Science and International Relations. Olesia KOMPANIIETS 2011 John & Myroslava Yaremko Scholarship recipient Born in Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine Intern to Joyce Bateman, MP South Centre, Hometown: Kyiv , CPC, Justice Building. University of Kyiv (Taras Shevchenko National University Joyce Bateman was elected to the Canadian House of of Kyiv was established in 1843). Faculty of International Commons in the 2011 election for the first time. She Relations. represents the electoral district of Winnipeg South Centre 2011 Ramon Hnatyshyn Scholarship recipient as a member of the Conservative Party (Red Tory). Prior Intern to Shelly Glover, MP for Saint Boniface, to her election to Parliament, Bateman was a trustee on Manitoba, Conservative Party, Parliament Hill, Centre the Winnipeg School Board, and was a longtime member Block. of the Liberal Party and strongly associated with the About my MP, Shelly Glover is an exceptionally hard- federal and provincial party. She stated that she chose working, faithfull and effective Member of Parliament, a to switch parties and run as a Conservative because of true professional and a terrific, enthusiastic person. In the Liberal Party's fiscal plan, which she called "reckless". Mrs. Glover’s presence, it seems that everything becomes Joyce graduated from the University of Western Ontario vivid and more saturated. MP Glover was first elected as with a degree in Honors Business Administration (from the the Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface in Winnipeg, Richard Ivey School of Business). She has two beautiful Manitoba in 2008. On May 2, 2011, she made history teenage children, a boy and a girl. when she was the first Conservative to be re-elected as My favourite Canadian landscape is The Palais des the Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface. She was congrиs de Montréal. It is a convention center located named Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages in the Quartier international de Montréal at the north end by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper on November of Old Montreal in Montreal's borough of Ville-Marie. It 7, 2008. In August 2010, Mrs. Glover was named connects to the Montreal Metro at Place-d'Armes station, Parliamentary Secretary for Indian Affairs and Northern and to Montreal's underground city. Located in Montréal’s Affairs Canada under the Honourable John Duncan. In downtown core and linked to 4,000 hotel rooms by indoor January 2011, Mrs. Glover was named Parliamentary walkways, the Palais des congrès de Montréal features Secretary to the Minister of Finance. Until her election, 200,000 sq ft (19,000 m2) of exhibition surface area, 65 Mrs. Glover served as a member of the Winnipeg Police meeting rooms and 18 loading docks. Numerous events Service for almost 19 years. She is a patrol sergeant are held over the year, such as the Montreal International presently on a leave of absence to pursue a positive Auto Show, which draws 200,000 visitors annually. From change in politics. With MP Glover’s persistence and November 28 to December 9, 2005, it held the United strong commitment to Canadian society welfare and Nations Climate Change Conference. In 2009, it was the prosperity, she is sure to make great achievements. main venue of the 67th World Science Fiction Convention. About Parliament, it is a true palace, made of honour, Favourite quotes by foreign authors: On ne voit bien dignity and strong traditions of democracy. qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux. About Canadians, they are very polite, amazingly nice

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 9 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER and truly friendly people. of the needs of constituents. Bev and his wife Barb, of My favourite Canadian Landscape is Parliament 39 years raised three grown children and are the proud Hill (Ottawa). Parliament Hill is the heart of Canada’s grandparents of eight grandchildren. democratic system of government, and it is the focal point About Canadians. They live in a true “civil society”. They for expressions of democracy and national celebrations. are a democratic nation that fiercely protects their political A symbol of national pride for Canadians and one of the values. most significant heritage sites in Canada, Parliament Hill My favourite Canadian Landscape is The Rocky is the place where the Canadian nation was first created Mountains. The comprise the at Confederation, and it continues to shape and define the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky nation through the work that happens there. Its Gothic Mountains range. They are the eastern part of the revival suite of buildings – East Block, Centre Block and Canadian Cordiliera, extending from the Interior Plains of West Block – serve as the home of the Parliament of Alberta to the of . Canada and contain a number of architectural elements The southern end borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. of national symbolic importance. After a fire in 1916 that The northern end is at the in northern British destroyed the Centre Block, Parliament Hill took on its Columbia. The Canadian Rockies have numerous high present form with the completion of the Peace Tower in peaks and ranges, such as (3,954 meters) 1927. The beauty, glory and majesty of Parliament Hill and (3,747 meters). The mountains are make a fantastic impression on those who stay to feel its subdivided into numerous mountain ranges, structured magic. in two main groupings, the , which has three main subdivisions, the Front Range, and Kootenay Ranges, and the Northern Rockies which comprise two main groupings, the and the . The division-point of the two main groupings is at northwest of Mount Robson and to the southwest of Mount Ovington. Five national parks are located within the Canadian Rockies, four of which interlock and make up the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage site. These four parks are Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Yoho. The national park not included in the World Heritage Site is Waterton, which does not interlock with the others (it lies farther south, along the international boundary). The World Heritage site also includes three British Columbia provincial parks that adjoin the four national parks: Hamber, Vasyl LENKO and Mount Robson. Together, all these national and Born in Lviv, Ukraine. provincial parks were declared a single UNESCO World Hometown: Lviv. Heritage Site in 1984 for the unique mountain landscapes University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University found there, comprising peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, of Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of Applied canyons and limestone caves as well as fossils. Mathematics and Informatics, Department of Discrete Motto of my internship: Everything is in your hands – just Analysis and Intelligent Systems. find the right direction. 2011 Michael Starr Scholarship recipient Intern to Bev Shipley, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ontario, CPC, Justice Building. About my MP. Bev has participated in the CUPP Program for the past few years. Bev’s Riding is one of the largest in Canada and is roughly the size of Canada’s smallest Province, Prince Edward Island. Bev has worked and lived in the Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Riding his entire life, just as generations of his family have done since 1819. Now if only our Ukrainian MPs could make such a claim, maybe the state of affairs in Ukraine could be different. How many Ukrainian MPs can claim to represent an identifiable Riding or the interests of its citizens? Over the years, Bev has demonstrated a strong commitment to his family, community and public service, which all contribute Ottawa Senators vs Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Match. to his excellent leadership skills and his understanding From Left to Right: Klavdia Tatar, Olesia Kompaniiets, Victoria Nazarova

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to the Atlantic Ocean. The river begins deep within the province of Quebec and scribbles its way west through a chain of lakes to Temiskaming before turning south and southeast toward its St. Lawrence confluence. In the 21st century, the Ottawa is a different river than the one first mapped by Samuel de Champlain, but it is still deserving of it original name – the magnificent grande rivière. Dur- ing our first week in Ottawa I had a chance to take a boat tour down the Ottawa River and had a great chance to feel its unique beauty. From our boat we could fully enjoy the magnificence of Parliament Buildings, Supreme Court, Museum of Civilization, National Art Gallery, Rideau Falls Marta LESIV and many other great Canadian landmarks. Born in Lviv, Ukraine. Favourite quote by foreign author: There is pleasure in Hometown: Lviv. the pathless woods, there is rapture in the lonely shore, University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University of there is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of International music in its roar; I love not Man the less, but Nature more Relations, Chair of International Economic Relations. – George Byron 2011 Dr. Yuriy & Dr. Oksana Fedyna Scholarship Brevity is the soul of wit – William Shakespeare recipient My favourite musical recording: Autumn in New York, Intern to Corneliu Chisu, MP Pickering-Scarborough composed by Vernon Duke, performers: Louis Armstrong East, Ontario. Political party: Conservative. Location: and Ella Fitzgerald Confederation Building. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zL8TnMBN8 Mr. Chisu is a member of National Defence (NDDN) and Library (BILI) Committees. Corneliu Chisu is a highly trained, practical professional. He has lived in the Pickering – Scarborough East riding for more than 20 years. As a professional engineer and a retired Major from the Canadian Forces Corneliu has made significant contributions to his profession and Country. Prior to becoming a member of Parliament Corneliu was a Project Manager with Genivar and a past Vice President of Professional Engineers Ontario. Educated in both Eastern Europe and Canada, Corneliu has successfully practised engineering and promotes technological-exchange between the two continents. Involved with the Cadets and The World Genesis Foundation, he promotes youth education in Canada and on the world stage. Corneliu has been recognized for his efforts and achievements with several awards both with the Military for his service in the Balkans and Afghanistan and in Canada where Vira MAKOVII he has been inducted into the Professional Engineers of Born in Drachynci, Ukraine Ontario (PEO), and recognized with an Order of Honour University of Kyiv (Taras Shevchenko National University and as a Fellow of Engineers Canada. He is fluent in four of Kyiv) was established in 1834. Institute of Journalism. languages; English, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian and has Department of Journalism. a working knowledge of French, Russian, and German. Ukrainian Catholic University. Institute of Ecumenical About Canadians, they are friendly, easygoing people, Studies. Department of religious journalism. willing to help you feel comfortable in their beautiful 2011 Emil Telizyn Scholarship recipient country. Intern to Isabelle Morin, MP Notre-Dame-de-Grâce- About interns, they are very intelligent, motivated young Lachine, Quebec. Confederation Building 424. patriots, who will certainly achieve great success in their Isabelle is dedicated to searching for new ideas with which life. she can benefit society. As she is very busy, you will My favourite Canadian Landscape. The Ottawa River almost never find her at the office. Isabelle is a young and – named for the First Nations traders that made it their active MP. She has just recently completed her B.A. at the highway to the east – is 1,271 kilometres in length and University of Sherbrooke. What is also interesting about drains an area of 146,300 square kilometres. It is the 2nd Canadian Parliament – On the office door of the Minister longest river in Canada, after the St. Lawrence, to flow

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM  CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER of the Environment hangs a banner with a big 2011 election as a member of the Conservative Party. Mr. lightening bolt painted on it. Canadians don't have time to Lizon graduated from the AGH University of Science and drink coffee or tea in the morning. They take it and walk Technology with a Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering with cups on the streets. in 1978 and was an engineer in ’s Silesia coal Ukrainian Diaspora have their own ideas about what is mines until 1983. In 1988 Wlayslaw came to Mississauga, best for Canadian and Ukrainian foreign policy. and has committed himself to the service of his family, Interns continue to learn from those around them and community and built a thriving business, Gomark share this knowledge with others. Enterprises, a consulting business that designs and Outstanding landmark or architecture in Ottawa is The supplies interior stone finishes and imports and services One Hundred Foot Line. One Hundred Foot Line, the machinery used in the stone industry. For the past five 30.5-metre-tall sculpture by New York artist Roxy Paine, years Wladyslaw was the National President of the was acquired by the National Gallery of Canada. It stands Canadian Polish Congress which represents 240 Polish behind the gallery on Nepean Point, National Capital Canadian organizations and over one million Canadians Commission land, not far from the Samuel de Champlain of Polish heritage. Now Mr. Lizon is a member of Veteran statue. Paine's sculptures are "an attempt to observe Affairs committee and Natural Resources committee. In trees as a language governed by rules and structures," the end of September, 2011, Wladyslaw Lizon introduced and "reflect his thoughts on human encroachment on the his first Private Member’s Bill titled “An Act to Establish environment. It's an imitation of nature at the scale of Pope John Paul II Day”. Wladyslaw lives in Mississauga nature in the context of nature. with his wife Malgorzata. They have two children: Marcin Last book read: “Chronicles of Fortinbras” by Oksana and Kinga, and three grandchildren: Benjamin, Jan and Zabuzhko. Alexandra. Working in the office with Wladyslaw Lizon Favourite quote by Ukrainian author: Everyone has is very interesting and enriching as well as every day their own head – Hryhorii Skovoroda communication with CUPPers. These girls and guys Favourite quote by foreign author: Perhaps there is no enlarge my outlook greatly, sharing their opinions on life. happiness in life so perfect as the martyr's – O. Henry CUPPers are talented, open-minded and willing to achieve Poem about your Internship: Simple parliamentarians, the best results. I am happy to work with them in the their speeches written by us. Gothic government Parliament, to speak with them about essential problems buildings, picky guards. Omniscient Parliament Library, of our society and the future of our Motherland. checking emails of deputies. I embrace Canada wide as I My favorite architecture in Ottawa is Confederation can I bend my back to get all its maple syrup. I'll get back Building. As an intern to Mr. Lizon, MP, I work in his office to Ukraine to anoint our rail-tracks with it. situated in Confederation Building. The Confederation Building is a gothic revival office building located just west of the Parliament Buildings at Bank and Wellington Streets. It is generally considered part of Parliament Hill. Originally the land where the Confederation Building stands had contained homes and businesses. These were expropriated by the government to allow for the construction of new federal buildings. Work on the Confederation Building began when the cornerstone was laid by the Governor General on July 1, 1927 as part of the celebrations of Canada's Diamond Jubilee and it opened during 1931. It originally housed workers in a number of departments, with the Department of Agriculture being the largest tenant. Today it is home both to civil servants and to a number of MPs and ministers. It is a big honour for me to work in this historical and ancient building along with a lot of prominent and famous politicians who used to build their political career here. Tetyana MATSYUK Born in Rohatyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region. Hometown: Rohatyn. National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy was es- tablished in 1615. Law School, 5th year. 2011 Malanchuk Family Scholarship recipient Intern to Wladyslaw Lizon, MP for Mississauga East- Cooksville, Confederation building. My MP was elected to the House of Commons in the

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the shrine of St. Joseph is the highest point in Montréal. Its dome is second in size only to St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The basilica is largely Italian Renaissance in style, its dome recalling the shape of the Duomo in Florence, but much greater in size and with somewhat less grace. Inside are outstanding sculptures, stained glass (depicting 10 scenes from Canadian religious history) and other artworks. Liturgical music and concerts are provided by a great organ (with 5,811 pipes), a carillion in 56 bells in their own building, and a choir school. Also inside is a museum dedicated to Saint André, where a central exhibit is his embalmed heart. More than 2 million visitors Oksana MAYBA and pilgrims visit the Oratory every year. Born in: Lviv, Ukraine University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv was established in 1661). Faculty of International Relations, Department of International Economic Relations. 2011 William and Antonina Bazylewych Scholarship recipient Intern to , MP for Etobicoke Centre, Ontario, CPC, 700 Justice Building. Ted Opitz was elected as Conservative Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre during the Federal Elections in 2011. Ted’s parents were originally from Poland and immigrated to Canada shortly after WW2. This is the first time he has participated in CUPP. Ted Opitz is a retired former Lieutenant-Colonel of the Canadian Army Reserves as well as a member of the 1998-99 NATO stabilization force (SFOR) mission in Bosnia where he Anatoliy MINTENKO worked to bring peace and security to the region. He also Born in Khust, Ukraine. had the honour of serving as the Commanding Officer of Hometown: Lviv. the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. His military service University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University lasted 33 years. Mr. Opitz is grateful to the Canadian of Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of Foreign military for teaching him the values of leadership, Languages, Department of Translation Studies and responsibility, humility, duty and service to Canada. He Contrastive Linguistics. currently sits on the Citizenship and Immigration and Motto of University: Patriae decori civibus educandis. the National Defence committees. And he is also very – Для освіти громадян, на славу Батьківщині. – For committed, cheerful and inspiring for everyone who gets a the education of citizens, for the adornment of the chance to meet him. homeland About Canadians, they are very open-hearted, helpful, Foreign languages: English, Spanish, Russian. responsible and passionate about their life and work. My Scholarship recipient: Christina Bardyn experience working in the office of a Canadian MP has Intern to: Robert Sopuck MP for Dauphin-Swan River- been very exciting. I am really grateful to my M.P. Ted Marquette, Manitoba Opitz and his Executive Assistant Brad Vis for all the help Outstanding landmark or architecture in Ukraine: and support and also for keeping me busy during my Pidhirtsi Castle was constructed by Guillaume Le internship. I learnt a lot about Canadian people, culture Vasseur de Beauplan on the order of Polish Hetman and politics. Stanislav Koniecpolski on the site of an original fortress. My favourite Canadian Landscape is Saint Joseph's The castle was originally part of the Kingdom of Poland Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal. St. Joseph's and it was regarded as the most valuable of palace-garden Oratory is a great basilica with a giant copper dome built in complexes on the eastern borderlands of the former honor of St. Joseph, patron saint of Canada. The massive Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In its heyday, the edifice, high on the slopes of Mount Royale in Quebec, castle was richly furnished, with several halls and a library. belies its simple origins as the dream of a humble lay Next to the entrance was the Guards Room, adjoining brother named Brother André. Pilgrims still come from the Knights’ Chamber which housed Hussar Regiments all over North America to pray for healing at the shrine of armour and a variety of battlefront weaponry. The castle Fr. André, who was canonized a saint in 2010. At 263 m, housed elaborate suites such as the Crimson Room, the

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Chinese Room, the Mirror Room, the Yellow Room, Green Room and a Chapel. In some cases these rooms were named for the colour of their trim and décor or for the contents which they housed. Last book read: “Business stripped bare” by Richard Branson Favourite quote by Ukrainian author: Діла добрих оновляться, діла злих загинуть. Тарас Шевченко Дух наука, думка, воля – Не уступить пітьмі поля. Іван Франко Favourite quote by foreign author: The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure – Sven Goran Ericsson Conviction without experience makes for harshness Ustyna MYKYTYUK – Flannery O’Connor Born in Lviv, Ukraine. My favourite musical recording: Slade – Far, far, away. Hometown: Lviv. University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of Economics, graduated with Master of Science in Economics. 2011 Senator Martha Bielish Scholarship recipient Intern to Nina Grewal, MP (Fleetwood-Port Kells). Mrs. Grewal is participating in the CUPP Program and hosting an intern from Ukraine in her office for the first time. Born in Japan, Mrs. Grewal received her education in India, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and English Literature from , Patiala. Mrs. Grewal was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2004. She won re-election in 2006, 2008, and 2011. She sits as a Conservative Party member in the House of Commons. Mrs. Grewal and her husband, Gurmant, made history in 2004 when they became the first married couple to concurrently sit as members of Parlia- ment in the House of Commons. She also became the Andriy MIRONENKO first South Asian woman elected to the Canadian House of Born in Moscow, Russia Commons. As the member of Parliament for Fleetwood- Lomonosov Moscow State University was founded Port Kells, Mrs. Grewal serves on the House of Commons in 1755. Faculty of World Politics, Department of Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and is a frequent International Security. contributor to debates in Parliament. An outdoor enthu- 2011 Mazurenko Family Scholarship Recipient siast, Mrs. Grewal enjoys hiking and camping. She is a Intern to Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax, Nova Scotia, mother of two sons currently pursuing post-secondary education in medicine and business. Megan Leslie is the Official Opposition’s Critic for the Coming to Canada for the first time and meeting Environment and a rising star of the NDP. Young, smart Canadians, I regard them as open-minded individuals, and active, I believe she will lead the party one day, even who truly love their country and base their life on though she made a decision not to run for leadership democratic principles and multicultural values. In Canada this time. I could not be more lucky with my MP. I highly you can smell freedom and humanism in the air. admire the time and effort she is constantly dedicating to Participating in CUPP’11 gave me a unique chance make sure my internship is the best experience possible, to meet lively, energetic, persistent, ambitious, creative and the confidence she has in me (she allowed me to interns from all over Ukraine as well as Russia and draft a statement she later delivered in Parliament before Canada. To my mind, by the end of the program we will Question Period). definitely be one big CUPP family. Landmark: Toronto Bay. During my brief stay in Toronto Photos of Royal Ontario Museum took my breath I highly enjoyed visiting Lake Ontario. The symbiosis of a away. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is the largest skyscraping city with ancient nature is indeed impressive. museum in Canada to explore both the natural world and humankind's cultural past. Located in Toronto, the ROM was created in 1912 by a special Act of Legislature of the Province of Ontario. It originally opened as 5 separate museums devoted to archaeology, geology,

4 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade mineralogy, paleontology and zoology, which were in Harper’s Conservative Government’s agenda to get tough 1955. The ROM's collections comprise over 5 million on crime will help increase the quality of life in the area. objects (3.9 million science specimens and 1.1 million art Robert and his wife, Lori Lynn, have three daughters – Mi- and archaeology artifacts), and grow by approximately chelle, Danielle and Charlotte. 66 000 items each year. Annually over 700 000 visitors About Canada: The diversity of cities is really striking. come to enjoy the magic of its halls. In October 2011 the Each of them has magnificent places that are worth visit- museum exhibited David Hockney's extraordinary use of ing. No one Canadian city looks alike. People are very a new medium – iPhone and iPad. The Fresh Flowers welcoming and affable and one can never see so many exhibition featured approximately 100 iPhone drawings radiantly smiling Ukrainians anywhere abroad like here in displayed on 20 iPods, as well as an additional 100 iPad Canada. drawings on 25 iPads. This exhibition marked the ROM's My favourite Canadian Landscape is Rogers Centre first WiFi accessible exhibition: visitors could share their (formerly the Skydome), situated close to Lake Ontario and experiences online, in real time. So, we can say without the CN Tower, the world's first multi-purpose retractable any doubt that ROM houses the beauty of the past and the domed stadium. Since its spectacular opening on June 3, vision of the future in its galleries and corridors. I hope I 1989, Rogers Centre has achieved the highest honours in will have a chance to visit the ROM and immerse myself in the stadium entertainment industry. The dome also hosts its artistic world during my stay in Toronto. various sporting events, concerts, and trade shows. Some interesting facts about the Centre cannot stand aside, like that the roof moves at a rate of 21 metres per minute and takes 20 minutes to open or close. When the roof is open, 100% of the field and 91% of the seats are uncovered. Rogers Centre is the only facility in the world to wash 37,000 seats in addition to all areas of the stadium after each event. It takes 14 people 8 hours to complete. With the roof closed, a 31 story building could fit inside. The building is really worth seeing for its grandeur. Favourite quote by foreign author: Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems. – Rene Descartes My favourite musical recording: Love theme from “The Godfather”, Nino Rota – composer, conducted by Carlo Savina. Lyubomyr NAHIRNY Born in Kolomyia, Ukraine. Hometown: Chernivtsi. Yuriy Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi was established in 1875. College of Modern European Languages, Department of Theory and Practice of Translation. 2011 Vasyl Kereliuk Scholarship recipient Intern to Robert Goguen, MP for Moncton–Riverview– Dieppe and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice. Now sitting in Promenade Building on Sparks Street, Ottawa, belonging to Conservative Party. Born in Moncton, Robert has enjoyed an extensive career in law, spanning over 25 years. Fluently bilingual in both of Canada’s official languages, he studied at the Université de Moncton. Robert spent much of his professional career at Actus Law Droit for 25 years – a firm which assists and guides individuals through many of life’s challenges, and whose members volunteer in numerous charitable Victoria NAZAROVA organizations in the area. Active in the community himself, Born in Moscow, Russia. Robert has been a board member of Moncton Headstart Hometown: Moscow. Inc. for 10 years, and served as President for 5 years. Moscow State Linguistic University was established With a desire to make his community a safer place to in 1804. Institute of International Relations and Social- live and raise a family, Robert intends to be an advocate Political Studies. Journalism. for community safety in Ottawa. He believes Stephen 2011 Cathy Obal Scholarship Recipient

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Intern to Russ Hiebert, MP for South Surrey – White Rock – Cloverdale, British Columbia. Member of Conservative party of Canada, East Block. About my MP – Russ Hiebert was elected as an MP for a 4th term in May 2011. He is currently serving on the Standing Committee on International Trade and is a part of the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development. Along with that he is the Chairman of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and a Co-Chairman of the All- Party Parliamentary Border Caucus. Being a professional politician is a hard labor, but it is easier when you have a loving and supportive family. Russ and his wife Andrea Iryna PUSHCHYK have four young children; daughters Kate and Marie and Born in Kyiv, Ukraine. twin-boys Kyle and Ryan. Hometown: Kyiv. About Canadians: Their sense of humor and positive way University of Kyiv (Karpenko-Karyy National University of of thinking have really amazed me since the very first day the Arts) was established in 1904. Executive Department. we came to Canada. I can assume, it is almost impossible Foreign languages: English, Spanish, Russian, French to be sad here as every time you see a smiling face you basic. just can’t help smiling back and that’s really great! 2011 Senator David Tkachuk Scholarship Recipient Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: Intern to , MP for Langley, British The Maman Sculpture. This giant spider is located right Columbia. in the centre of Ottawa, in front of the National Gallery Mark has been the Member of Parliament for Langley of Canada and just across the street from the Notre since 2004 and represents Conservative party. In 2011 Dame Cathedral Basilica (and this dark and enormously he was re-elected for his fourth term. Mark was elected long-legged creature is actually the first thing you see the Chair of the Standing Committee of Environment when you come out of the church). Although most of the and Sustainable Development. He was also elected the visitors would say this spider is the scariest landmark they Treasurer of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Group have ever seen, in fact, it is supposed to be the symbol and a Director for the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary of motherhood. Maman is a sculpture by French-born Group. Mark has Ukrainian roots. His father was a American sculptor Louise Bourgeois. The sculpture, which Ukrainian from Brody, a village near Lviv. In 2010 Mark resembles a female spider, is over 30 feet high, with a sac had an opportunity to visit Ukraine. Mark involves himself containing pure white marble eggs. Maman (meaning in issues partaining to Ukraine and Ukrainian culture. mother) depicts the protectiveness as well as the fragility Mark has a wonderful family. It consists of his wife Diane, of motherhood. It has several casts and is displayed at five children and 10 grandchildren. I had the pleasure various places around the World – from South Korea and of getting acquainted with his wife Diane who is a very Japan to the United States and two of those spiders even charming woman. They have been living together hand stand in Russian Heritage Museum in St. Petersburg. in hand for 40 years. Marks says that, "to me, family is This is what the author Louise Bourgeois said about the most important component of Canadian society. It is her pieces of art: “The Spider is an ode to my mother. the Government’s responsibility to strengthen and support She was my best friend. Like a spider, my mother was families in every way." a weaver. My family was in the business of tapestry My favorite Canadian landmark is University of Ottawa. restoration, and my mother was in charge of the workshop. The university is situated near downtown Ottawa. It is a Like spiders, my mother was very clever. Spiders are home to over 175 student clubs and organizations. The friendly presences that eat mosquitoes. We know that University of Ottawa (French: Université d'Ottawa) is a mosquitoes spread diseases and are therefore unwanted. bilingual, research-intensive, international university in So, spiders are helpful and protective, just like my mother”. Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of the oldest universities in Favorite quotes by foreign author: “There are only two Canada. It was originally established as the College tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the of Bytown in 1848 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary other is getting it.” (Oscar Wilde) Immaculate. Formerly a liberal arts college, it has been “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The teaching pure and applied sciences in both English and optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty” (Winston French since the 19th century. The institution received Churchill) university status in 1866 and in 1889 was decreed a My favourite musical recording: Regina Spektor – The pontifical university by Pope Leo XIII. The university has Call. been conferring Bachelor's degree since 1872, Master's degree since 1875, and Doctorates since 1888. Saint Paul University is federated with the university and is also

6 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade located in the city of Ottawa. The University of Ottawa is Block building itself is an architectural masterpiece, but I ranked 5th in research-intensity, and 9th in total research have chosen the lawn in front of it because I believe that funding in Canada. It is known for its areas of studies in it can be considered as a significant example of freedom Political Science and International Affairs. in this country. In front of Canadian Parliament you can see people playing sports, doing yoga or just lying on the grass. For me it’s a great example of co-existence between authorities and common citizens. It symbolizes the fact that government should not be isolated from citizens, as well as that administrative buildings should not be separated from the world by a fence. Favourite quotes by foreign author: Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past. (George Orwell) Wherever Law ends, Tyranny begins (John Locke) My favourite musical recording: Gogol Bordello – Through the roof and underground.

Artem RОІК Born in Kyiv, Ukraine. Kyiv Mohyla University (National University of "Kyiv- Mohyla Academy" was established in 1615). Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy. 2011 Borys Wrzesnewskyj Scholarship recipient Intern to Hon. Dr. , MP for St. Paul’s, Ontario. The Honourable, Dr. Carolyn Bennett was first elected to the House of Commons in the 1997 general election and was re-elected in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 and again in 2011. In December 2003, in the wake of the SARS outbreak, Prime Minister appointed Carolyn as the first ever Minister of State (Public Health). In her two Amet SEITIBRAIMOV years as Minister, she set up the Public Health Agency of Born in: Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Canada, appointed the first Chief Public Health Officer for Hometown: Simferopol, Ukraine. Canada and established the Public Health Network which Kyiv School of Economics was established in 1996 by enabled all provinces and territories to work with the Fed- Indiana University Economics faculty members at the eral Government on protecting the health of Canadians. National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Kyiv. Until 2006 Carolyn has served as Chair of the Standing Joint Commit- KSE had been known as the Economic Education and tee on the Library of Parliament, the sub-Committee on the Research Consortium (EERC) MA Program in Economics. Status of Persons with Disabilities (Human Resources De- 2011 Michael Wall Scholarship recipient. velopment Committee) and the Canada-Israel Parliamen- Intern to Hon.Lynne Yelich MP for Blackstrap, tary Friendship Group. Dr. Bennett served on the Standing Saskatchewan, CPC, Central Block. Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, and Appointed by the Prime Minister in 2008, Lynne Yelich is the Standing Committee on Health. She was a member the Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification). of the Standing Committee on Finance and was Chair Previously, Lynne served as the Parliamentary Secretary of the Liberal Women’s Caucus. Most recently Carolyn to the Minister of Human Resources and Social was the Health Critic for the Official Opposition and Critic Development where she was also a member of the for Democratic Renewal. Currently Carolyn is Critic for Standing Committee on Human Resources and Social Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development and the Cana- Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities dian Northern Economic Development Agency. She is also (HUMA). In both the House of Commons and in Chair of the National Liberal Women’s Caucus. Blackstrap, Lynne has carved out a reputation as a tireless My favourite Canadian Landscape is lawn in front of worker in all her parliamentary roles. The concerns of The Centre Block of Parliament Hill. As far as I haven’t Blackstrap residents are always at the forefront of Lynne’s been in many places across Canada I’ve chosen the agenda. Lynne comes from an administrative background. lawn in front of The Centre Block of Parliament Hill as Married to Matt, together they are the parents of 2 my favorite Canadian landscape. No doubt, that Centre daughters. Elaina, married to Bryan, is a teacher in CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 7 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER

Saskatoon and Ivana attends the U of S. My favorite Canadian Landscape is The Inuit Inukshuk. As one travels across the Canadian Arctic, one will see piles of rock slabs and stone built to resemble the shape of a person with arms stretching out. These stone structures put up by Inuit are known as inukshuk (pronounced 'in-ook- shook'). In the Inuit language Inuktitut, inukshuk means "likeness of a person" or "in the image of man". The plural form of inukshuk is inuksuit or inukshuit. The inukshuk is a well known symbol in the Canadian north. The Purpose of the Inuit Inukshuk. Traditionally, multiple inukshuk structures are used to guide or channel caribou (Canadian deer) into areas where Inuit hunters could easily harvest Oleg SHEMETOV them. The hunters would often hide behind the larger Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. inuksuit. The inukshuk can also be found along Arctic University of Kharkiv (Vasyl Karazin National University coastlines as markers to open channels for navigation. of Kharkiv) was established in 1804. Faculty of History, Inland where the tundra is treeless, the inukshuk could Department of Modern and Contemporary History. indicate direction of a valley for travel through mountains. 2011 James & Louise Temerty Scholarship recipient The longer arm of an inukshuk points in the direction that Intern to Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena-Bulkley one should travel to. Sometimes an inukshuk could have Valley, British Columbia, New Democratic Party, a peep hole in the middle and if someone looked through Confederation Building. it, another inukshuk in the distance could be seen. The About my MP: Active and ambitious in the finest sense of Significance of the Inuit Inukshuk. The Inuit inukshuk the word, I hope that he is elected Leader of Her Majesty's has evolved into more than just stone markers. It has Loyal Opposition. become a symbol of leadership, cooperation and the About Canadians: Canadians appear to be more human spirit. Each stone of an inukshuk is a separate sincere and approachable in comparison to their southern entity but was chosen for how well it fits together with neighbors. other stones. The stones are secured through balance. Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: Each one supports the one above it and is supported by Rideau Canal connects the city of Ottawa on the Ottawa the one below it. Together, the stones achieve strength River to the city of Kingston on Lake Ontario. It was through unity. This effect is applied to a philosophy for opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the people where a group can achieve greater success with United States and is still in use today, with most of its cooperation and team effort rather than individually. The original structures intact. In winter, as the water freezes, inukshuk stands for the importance of friendship and the canal turns into a great natural skating rink. reminds us of our dependence on one another. Outstanding landmark or architecture in my MP's Favourite quotes by foreign authors: riding: Tweedsmuir Provincial Park is a provincial 1. "Knowing is not enough – we must apply. Willing is not park in British Columbia, one of the earliest large parks enough – we must do" – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe established in the provincial parks system. 2. "Seek knowledge even if it is in China" – Prophet Favorite quote by foreign author: Many forms of Muhammad Government have been tried and will be tried in this world Favourite musical recording: “Time” by Pink Floyd. of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time – Sir Winston Churchill. From the debate speech made in the British Parliament on November 11, 1947. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country – John F. Kennedy. My favorite musical recording: Johnny Cash – God's Gonna Cut You Down.

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Daryna SHEVCHENKO Petro SHOPIN Born in Cherkasy, Ukraine. Born in Luhansk, Ukraine. Hometown: Cherkasy. Hometown: Luhansk. National University “Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy University of Luhansk (Taras Shevchenko National of Ukraine” was established in 1804. Faculty of Training University of Luhansk) was established in 1921. Institute of Lawyers for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. of Information Technologies. 2011 Walter Surma Tarnopolsky Scholarship recipient 2011 Jerry Humeniuk Scholarship recipient Intern to the Hon. Mauril Bélanger, MP for Ottawa- Intern to Richard Dykstra, MP for St. Catharines, Vanier, Ontario, Liberal Party, Justice Building. Ontario, Conservative Party, Promenade Building. First elected to the House of Commons as Member of About my MP: Good-humored and friendly, very helpful Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier in a by-election in February and full of enthusiasm. Rick Dykstra was first elected to 1995, Mauril Bélanger has been re-elected at every the House of Commons on January 23, 2006 as a member election since. The riding of Ottawa-Vanier is situated in of the Conservative Party. In the 39th Parliament Rick the eastern part of the city, an electoral district containing quickly earned the reputation amongst his colleagues as a diverse economic and social classes. It is home to tireless worker and person focused on delivering results for many ethnic communities and has a large Francophone his community. As a result, Rick was appointed as a gov- population. Ottawa-Vanier is considered a solid Liberal ernment member to two senior parliamentary committees, riding, having returned a Liberal MP since its creation in the Standing Committees on Finance and Justice. Thanks 1935, usually in a landslide. Mauril has always been a to his hard work, Rick was re-elected to the 40th Parlia- strong advocate of Canada’s linguistic duality and national ment on October 14, 2008 with a vastly increased margin unity. In 2005, he was decorated as Commandeur de of victory. On November 7th 2008 Rick had the honour of l’Ordre de la Pléiade, an order of La Francophonie that being appointed by the Prime Minister as Parliamentary recognises contributions made to international friendship Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. and cooperation. His new role includes additional responsibilities includ- My favourite Canadian Landmark is the Rideau Canal ing the overall coordination of the government members (French: Canal Rideau), also known as the Rideau on the House Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Rick and his wife Kathy are lifelong residents of St. Catha- on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario rines and are the proud parents of three children, Zachary, on Lake Ontario. The canal was opened in 1832 as a Jessica and Lauren. precaution in case of war with the United States and is About Canadians: Sociable and diverse. It is difficult to still in use today, with most of its original structures intact. generalize such a multi-cultural nation. The canal system uses sections of major rivers, including My favorite Canadian architecture is Fairmont Le the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as some lakes. It Château Frontenac, a grand hotel in Quebec City, is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North Quebec, Canada. It was designated a National Historic America, and in 2007, it was registered as a UNESCO Site of Canada in 1980. Prior to the building of the World Heritage Site. hotel, the site was occupied by the Chateau Haldimand, Favourite quote by foreign author: They always say residence of the British colonial governors of Lower time changes things, but you actually have to change them Canada and Quebec. It is a magnificent building which yourself. Andy Warhol dominates Quebec City’s Cityscape. It looks like an One must be a God to be able to tell successes from enchanting palace in the north and gives you a unique failures without making a mistake. Anton Chekhov taste of Quebec and Canada. My favourite musical recording: Tosca – Heidi Bruehl. Favorite quote by foreign author: Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven. W. Shakespeare All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 9 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one contribution to the recognition of the Soviet-imposed man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven Holodomor forced famine of 1932-1933 as an act of ages. W. Shakespeare genocide against the Ukrainian people. Ukraine’s highest Favourite musical recording: The Rite of Spring – Igor civilian award, the “Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise” was Stravinsky. announced to be awarded to James Bezan on the basis of the decree of the President of Ukraine as his recognition of people who have made a historic contribution on behalf of Ukraine. Being a part of James Bezan’s team, I may proudly claim that he is a passionate politician, an outstanding speaker and a true diplomat with the Ukrainian background. About Canadians – A great amount of people I have met so far can be easily described as sincere, open-minded, with an incredible sense of humor and mostly with the Ukrainian background. About my fellow interns – ambitious, intelligent, motivated and optimistic. My favourite Canadian landscape is , known as one of the best romantic places in Canada. Precisely speaking, Lake Louise is located in in Alberta. It was named after the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of the Marquess of Lorne, who was Olya SHUDRAK the Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883. The Born in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan. emerald colour of the water comes from rock flour carried Hometown: Lviv. into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook Humboldt University of Berlin was established in 1810. the lake. Centre for British Studies. University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of Translation Studies and Contrastive Linguistics. 2011 John & Julia Stashuk Scholarship recipient Intern to James Bezan, MP for Serkirk-Interlake, Manitoba. Member of Conservative Party of Canada Justice Building. About my MP – James Bezan began his political career in 2004 when he was first elected to the House of Commons to represent the riding of Selkirk-Interlake. During his time in Opposition, he held positions of Associate Agriculture Critic and Executive Member of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association. With the support of his constituents, James Bezan was re- elected in 2006. Being in government, he was elected as Chair of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food and Chair of the Canadian Section of the Kateryna SIMAK Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the Americas (FIPA). In Born in Dubno. Ukraine. 2008 James Bezan was re-elected to represent Selkirk- Hometown: Dubno. Interlake. He served as Chair of the Standing Committee University of Ostroh (National University of Ostroh on Environment and Sustainable Development, Chair Academy) was established in 1576. The College of of Manitoba Conservative Caucus and Secretary of the Romance and Germanic Languages. Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group. For 2011 Senator Paul Yuzyk Scholarship recipient the fourth time in May 2011 James Bezan was re-elected Intern to Hon., MP for Malpeque – Prince to represent Selkirk-Interlake. He currently serves as the Edward Island, Liberal Party, Confederation Building. Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence, and Wayne Easter is a prominent and experienced politician. was re-elected to be the Secretary of the Canada-Ukraine Wayne entered politics in 1993 when he was officially Parliamentary Friendship Group. James Bezan has elected as the Member of Parliament for the riding of received two of Ukraine’s highest awards for his historic Malpeque, P.E.I. He was re-elected in 1997, 2000, 2004,

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2006, 2008 and 2011. In Parliament, Wayne has served organizer at Inco's mining operations in Sudbury, where as Solicitor General of Canada, Parliamentary Secretary he was a member of the United Steelworkers union. for Fisheries and Oceans, Parliamentary Secretary for Gravelle first entered politics in 1997 on the town council Agriculture and Agri-Food. To my mind, all the CUPPers of Rayside-Balfour. He did not run for re-election to the are very ambitious, determined and experienced young City Council following the municipal people. It is crystal clear that I like to communicate with amalgamation in the 2000 municipal election, but became each and every in order to get to know something new co-chair of the Rayside-Balfour community action network. about sharing our experiences while working in the MP’s He ran for re-election to city council in the 2003 municipal offices on the Hill, participating in various international election, but was not elected. Gravelle ran as the federal projects, receiving education abroad, etc. New Democratic Party candidate in in the 2004 My favourite Canadian Landscape is Confederation and 2006 federal elections, losing narrowly to incumbent Bridge that joins the eastern Canadian provinces of MP Ray Bonin both times. He won the riding in 2008 Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, making travel following Bonin's retirement, easily beating the new throughout the Maritimes easy and convenient. The Liberal candidate, former city councilor Louise Portelance. curved, 12.9 kilometer (8 mile) long bridge is the longest Since being elected in 2008, Gravelle developed the first in the world crossing ice-covered water, and a decade National Mining Strategy and raised awareness about after its construction, it endures as one of Canada’s top the need for a National Dementia Strategy to deal with engineering achievements of the 20th century. Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related challenges. Favourite quote by foreign author: People do not lack Gravelle is vice-Chair of Standing Committee on Natural strength; they lack will. – Victor Hugo Resources and interim Natural Resources Critic. Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today. Canadians are aware of the presence and influence of – James Dean Ukrainian-Canadians and their heritage, they respect and My favourite musical recording: Nickelback – If develop multiculturalism, speak two languages and love everyone cared. hockey. My favourite Canadian Landscape is The Canadian Museum of Civilization (Musée canadien des civilisations). The Canadian Museum of Civilization is Canada's national museum of human history and the most popular and most-visited museum in the country. It is located in the Hull sector of Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Canada's Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. The Museum's primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people.

Olesia STASIV Born in Morshyn, Ukraine. Hometown: Lviv. University of Lviv (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv) was established in 1661. Faculty of Economics, Department of Economic Theory and Marketing Ukrainian Catholic University was established in 6 October 1929, re-established in September 1994. Lviv Business School of the Ukrainian Catholic University. 2011 Volodymyr Hrynyk Scholarship recipient Intern to Claude Gravelle, MP Nickel Belt, Ontario Light the Night Walk 2011. Member of the New Democratic Party. La Promenade From Left to Right: Andriy Mironenko, Marta Lesiv, Building. Iuliia Bondarenko, Kateryna Simak, Olesia Kompaniiets, Claude Gravelle is a retired machinist and union Oksana Dekhtiarova, Petro Shopin.

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bridge remains one of the most breath-taking constructions of Ottawa. Favorite quote by foreign author: We must become the change we want to see – Mahatma Gandhi Use your good judgment in all situations. There will be no additional rules – Nordstrom's Employee Handbook My favorite musical recording: The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun.

Olena SUK Born in Lubny, Ukraine. Hometown: Lubny. Vadym Hetman National Economic University of Kyiv was established in 1906. Faculty of Marketing, Department of Marketing Management. 2011 William Sametz Scholarship recipient Intern to Mike Wallace, M.P., Ontario, Conservative Party, East Block. Mike is a prominent Canadian politician, representing the Burlington district in the House of Commons. Mr. Wallace is a graduate of the University of Guelph, majoring in economics and political science. He has been re-elected Klavdia TATAR three times since 1997. Currently he is a member of the Born in: Kyiv, Ukraine. Industry Committee and Finance Committee. Also, Mr. Kazan Federal University of Wallace is Chairman of the Parliamentary Steel & Marine Russian Federation was established Industry Caucuses, and member of the GTA, Auto, Ontario in 1804. Institute of Eastern Studies, department of and National Caucuses. As a member of Burlington Riding International Relations. Association for over 20 years, he has made a tremendous 2011 Dr. Roma & Stefan Franko Scholarship recipient contribution to the Burlington community. Intern to MP for Windsor, Ontario. Masse About ordinary Canadians: I was impressed with how has participated in the CUPP Program for the past few open-minded people were in Ottawa. It seems to me that years. they live life to its fullest – taking time to devote to their Brian Massee has been serving in the Canadian House of families and sports, being tolerant and showing respect Commons since 2002, representing the riding of Windsor for multiculturalism, and always being open to a sound West as a member of the New Democratic Party. He dialogue. was born in Windsor, Ontario. Massee was elected for Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: The Ward 2 of the Windsor city council in 1997, same year he Royal Alexandra Interprovincial Bridge is built over joined the federal New Democratic and was re-elected the Ottawa River east of Parliament Hill. It connects to City council in 2000. Massee was first elected to the the capital of Canada with Gatineau (Quebec). Its Canadian parliament in a by-election held on May 13, construction has been initiated by the Canadian Pacific 2002. He was re-elected in the 2004, 2006, 2008, 2011 Railway and was terminated in 1900. At the beginning general election. Masse served as the NDP critic for of the 20th century it had the longest main central span Auto Policy, Canada Border Services, and Customs in the among all the bridges of Canada. In 1901 the bridge 38th Canadian parliament. He also became a member was officially named as the” Interprovincial Bridge”. The of the newly-formed all-party "Border Caucus", examining same year, in honor of the new Queen, its name has aspects of Canada-U.S. trade relations. He introduced a been changed to the “Royal Alexandra Bridge”. The first motion in 2004 to restrict large pharmaceutical companies locomotive made its way in 1901, yet in the late 1950s it from renewing their patent protection, and has worked was arranged to support both vehicular and pedestrian in support of Stephen Lewis's efforts to bring affordable traffic. In the end of 1960s the passenger trains were AIDS drugs to Africa. He currently serves as NDP Industry completely removed and ever since the bridge is solely Critic and as The Chair of NDP Auto Caucus. Masse’s a vehicular-pedestrian one. The bike paths on it connect current campaign involves establishing the High Speed the main cross-town bike routes. A project directed at Railway system from Chicago to Quebec. I like the way improving the structure of the bridge has been started two my MP presents himself. Although he is a statesman, he years ago and is currently in progress. Yet even now the remains a friendly and kind man. “Just call me Brian, not

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Mr. Masse”, a phrase said by my MP which is typical of his 1944 and lived in Ontario and Quebec for 28 years. warm personality. To me, Canadians are very welcoming Since 1972 he has been residing in . As a people, they are often ready to help you, to make you feel successful businessman, Peter has extensive community comfortable in unknown surroundings. I would say I feel at and business ties in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Mr. ease with them. Goldring has served the people of Edmonton East as My favourite Canadian Landscape is Lake Ontario. their Member of Parliament since being first elected in During my short first stay in Toronto it was Lake Ontario 1997. His present parliamentary roles include serving as a which enchanted me most among Toronto’s many member of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and landmarks. Just along the lakeshore you can find a lot International Development since 2006 and as an executive of birds, such as ducks and swans. You may jog or faire- member of several Parliamentary groups, including promenade along the Lake, enjoing a view of downtown the Canada-Ukraine Friendship Group. His interest in Toronto and the lake itself. Lake Ontario is one of the five Ukraine does not stop here: Mr. Goldring was in Ukraine Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north in 2004 during the "Orange Revolution" and stayed after and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and the election to monitor and report from the streets of the on the south by the American state of New York. Ontario, revolution to international media on the crisis. He stayed Canada's most populous province, was named for the until the Supreme Court of Ukraine ruled ten days later lake. In the Wyandot (Huron) language, ontarío means for a new election. Mr. Goldring returned to Ukraine as a “Lake of Shining Waters”. It is the last in the Great Lakes parliamentary observer for the December 26, 2004 election chain and serves as the outlet to the Atlantic Ocean via the and has returned six times since. He was also selected St. Lawrence River. Lake Ontario is also the only one of to observe the Ukraine parliamentary election in March, the five Great Lakes to not share a coast with the state of 2006. Michigan. About Canadians: Since this is not my first acquaintance with Canadians, I am a somewhat familiar with their culture, lifestyle and ways of thinking. I’ve known some of them for a very long time, but every time I speak to them, I am astonished with their sense of humour and their readiness to help you. They are always smiling and thankful, and this is probably the main difference from Ukrainians. I love to talk to Canadians and get to know more about their country. Since I am now working at the Parliament, as well as coordinating the program itself, I often happen to meet people from different governmental sectors and life spheres and they show me how the government works and how the economy runs. They also teach me how to build strong relationship between people. I am sure this will help me in the future. Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: The Quebec City Mural (Fresque des Quebecois) is a five story three dimensional painting that displays a very Stanislava TSARKOVA successful trompe-l'oeil (to trick the eye) effect. This mural Born in Kyiv, Ukraine. recounts the 400 year story of Québec City, weaving in Hometown: Kyiv. visual allusions to its unique architecture and fortifications, Kyiv-Mohyla University (National University of “Kyiv- and its larger-than-life personalities. It depicts several Mohyla Academy”) was founded in 1615. Faculty of notable people in Quebec history such as: François de Economics, Department of Economic Theory. Montmorency-Laval, Louis-Joseph Papineau, François- Motto of University: Tempus fugit, Academia Xavier Garneau, Jacques Cartier, Jean Talon, Comte sempiterna. – Час плинний, Києво-Могилянська de Frontenac, Louis Jolliet, Samuel de Champlain, Lord Академія вічна. – Time passes. Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Dufferin, Felix Leclerc. This mural, painted on the side of remains eternal. a building in the Lower Town, is a popular photo spot. It is Second higher education: Yuri Fedkovych Chernivtsi even painted with amazing details (a person seen in one of National University was established in 1875. Faculty the windows is reading a newspaper, and the text is even of History, Political Sciences and International Relations, legible!). Department of International Information. Favourite quote by foreign author: Be yourself – other 2011 Katedra Foundation Scholarship recipient roles are occupied already. Oscar Wilde Intern to Peter Golding, MP for Edmonton East, Alberta; It’s kind of fun to do the impossible. Walt Disney Conservative Party; 411 Justice Building. My favourite musical recording: Queen – The Show About my MP: Peter Goldring was born in Toronto in Must Go On.

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around the Niagara Falls include the Maid of the Mist (boat cruise), Journey Behind the Falls (platform and tunnels below the falls), Illumination of the Falls, Observation Tours and the Imax Theater that gives an educational tour of the falls. The most visited time is during the summer due to its daytime and evening attractions. Last book read: “The Universe in a Nutshell” by Ste- phen Hawking Favourite quote by foreign author: I don't know who my grandfather was; I am much more concerned to know what his grandson will be – A. Lincoln. My favourite musical recording: Depeche Mode Oleksandr ULIANOV – Personal Jesus. Born in: Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Hometown: Vinnytsia. Ternopil National Economic University was established in 1966. Ukrainian-Dutch Faculty of Economics and Man- agement, Department of International Economics. 2011 Eugene Palenka Scholarship recipient Intern to , M.P. for Renfrew-Nippising- Pembroke, Ontario, Conservative Party, Justice Building. Cheryl Gallant was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000. She was re-elected in 2004. Prior to entering Parliament, Ms. Gallant worked in the insurance industry. Ms. Gallant is a forceful parliamentary advocate for her constituency, having focused on industrial development and defense issues. Cheryl Gallant and her husband, Jamie, have four daughters. Observation: During the first week of my stay in Canada I found out that Canadians are very friendly people and at the same time very helpful. They eagerly help you if you need information or advice. My M.P. and her assistants Oleksandr ZHEKA are also such people, so it makes my stay here more en- Born in: Yablunets, Zhytomyr region, Ukraine . joyable and helps me to learn things faster. Hometown: Kyiv, Ukraine. Outstanding landmark or architecture in Canada: National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy was Niagara Falls is said to be the biggest waterfall on the established in 1615. Faculty of Law. river Niagara. The falls cover the international border Oleksiy Soshenko CUPP ’95 Scholarship recipient between the Province of Ontario, Canada and the State Intern to Laurie Hawn, MP for , Alberta, of New York, USA. Niagara Falls is 27 km (17 miles) long CPC, Justice Building. Hawn has participated in the from the north to the northwest of Buffalo, New York and CUPP Program for the past few years. Laurie joined the 120 km (75 miles) long from south to southeast of Ontario. Royal Canadian Air Force in 1964 and in over thirty years The Niagara is said to be the mightiest falls on the planet in the Air Force, Laurie rose to the rank of Lieutenant- earth. It is known both for its beauty and as the source of Colonel. Upon retirement in 1994, Laurie entered the hydraulic power. Thus balancing out both the commer- financial services business. Laurie has been very involved cial and industrial usage of the falls has been seen to be in his community. Laurie was politically active for several very challenging. The Niagara Falls is made up of three years and on January 23rd, 2006 with a decisive victory separate falls called the Horseshoe Falls, American Falls over Ms. McLellan, got an opportunity to take a seat in and the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is said to Parliament as the representative of Edmonton Centre. be the best & most beautiful out of all the falls. This falls Re-elected in October 2008 and May 2011, Laurie has is located on the Canadian side. The name of the falls been proud to be part of Canada’s government as it takes has been derived due to the shape the falls. The Ameri- steps to rebuild the military, reduce the tax burden on can Falls is a little less impressive than the Horseshoe as ordinary working Canadians, improve the accountability it has almost nine times less water in it and that is way it of government, crack down on crime, and face economic is not very striking to see. The third falls, the Bridal Veil challenges. On October 10, 2007 Laurie Hawn was Falls, is even thinner that the American Falls, but the mist appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of that surrounds the falls gives the appearance of a veil of a National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay. He newly wedded bride. Some of the main tourist attractions represented the Minister in the House and at events when

24 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade the Minister is unavailable. He served in this posiition 3 colors, bronze, silver and gold are rich color symbolizing until May 25, 2011. On October 1, 2010 Prime Minister Prosperity. Bronze (charcoal brown) is the basic color of the Stephen Harper announced Laurie's appointment to the design and suggests the Good Earth, the land on which our Queen's Privy Council of Canada, with the swearing-in forefathers struggled for existence." This egg was designed being the first official act by Canada’s new Governor- by Ron Resch while he was Professor of Computer Science General, His Excellency David Johnston. On May 25, at the University of Utah. In the concept and planning of the 2011 Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Laurie to Egg, 9 "firsts" were achieved in mathematics, engineering the Treasury Board sub-committee on the Strategic and and architecture. Operating Review. Laurie has been married for 42 years Favourite quote by foreign author: All truth passes to his wife Judy, and they have two children – Robb and through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is Jennifer Davidson. They also have a son-in-law Jeff and violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. are the very proud grandparents of Tyler James. (Arthur Schopenhauer) My favourite Canadian Landscape is a Monument of My favourite musical recording: Herbie Hancock Ukrainian Easter Egg In Vegreville, Albert. Vegreville is – Chameleon. a farming community with the largest Ukrainian settlement in Canada. The idea of an egg monument came from Town Council member Mrs. Kay McKenzie. The timing and funding of the project were related to the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Egg was dedicated in the summer of 1976. The symbology is described by Annette Zoppo in a booklet: "By beginning at either end of the Egg in sequence, 5 distinct symbols are inherent in the design. The radiating gold star on the end section, symbolizes Life and Good Fortune. This leads to the series of 3-pointed stars in alternating gold and silver, which symbolizes the Trinity, representative of the strong devotion to the faith of our ancestors. A band of silver, circumscribing the Egg, has no end and no beginning, symbolizes Eternity. On the central barrel section are located windmills, of 6 vanes and points in gold and silver, which symbolize the rich harvest. The

The Public Diplomacy Symposium at Syracuse University, October 2011. From Left to Right: Oleh Shemetov (CUPP-2011), Yevhenia Viatchaninova (CUPP-2009-2010), Oleksandr Zheka (CUPP-2011).

CUPP Interns with leading members of the Ukrainian Canadian Diaspora. L to R: Andrew Hladyshevsky (President Shevchenko Foundation), Alexandra Chyczyj (Ukrainian Canadian Congress), Vira Makovii (Kyiv Mohyla University), Volodymyr Derzko (Strategic Foresight Institute), Markian Szwec (President To- ronto Branch UCC), Lucia Hicks (CUPP), Ihor Bardyn (Director CUPP), Basyl Kalymon (The Ivey School, UWO), Sitting L to R: Ustyna Mykytyuk (University of Lviv), Roman Wynnycky (Canada -Ukraine Business Council), Olya Shu- drak (University of Berlin), Anatoliy Mintenko (University of Lviv), Eugene Zaraska (Canada-Ukraine Business Council). At the Prime Minister's Dinner in Toronto October 14, 2011.

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Iuliia BONDARENKO

The Secret Bench of Knowledge.

Oksana DEKHTIAROVA

Top (L to R): Exploring Corn Labyrinth. Mountain Orchards. Top: Side vie of the Sviatohirsk A view of forest closed to the Orchards. Cave Monastery's (photo taken from Bottom Left: Making friends with Students from the University of across the Siverskiy Donets river). Ottawa. Apples from the Orchards.

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Anatolii DZEMAN Rimma El JOUEIDI

A beautiful landscapes of the Hartland Bridge. The Ontario Legislative Building, Toronto.

Anastasiia FILIPIUK Maryna IAROSHEVYCH

The Monument of Oscar Peterson in Ottawa. The Biosphere Museum in Montreal.

Nataliya KALYN

The beautiful building of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

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Olesia KOMPANIIETS Vasyl LENKO

Centre Block of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. A beautiful landscape of the Canadian Rockies.

Marta LESIV

The Ottawa River.

Vira MAKOVII Tetyana MATSYUK

Confederation Building in Ottawa. Articulated Needle.

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Oksana MAYBA Anatoliy MINTENKO

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Montreal. Pidhirsi Castle in Lviv region.

Andriy MIRONENKO Ustyna MYKYTYUK

Toronto Bay. The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM).

Lyubomyr NAHIRNY Victoria NAZAROVA

The Rogers Centre. Maman in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Iryna PUSHCHYK Artem ROIK

The University of Ottawa.

Yoga classes in front of the Centre Block in Ottawa. Amet SEITIBRAIMOV

Oleg SHEMETOV

The Inuit Inukshuk.

Daryna SHEVCHENKO The Rideau Canal in Ottawa.

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The Rideau Canal at night.

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Petro SHOPIN Olya SHUDRAK

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Lake Louise, Banff National Park in Alberta.

Olesia STASIV

Me and my MP Claude Gravelle at the Ukrainian Day on the Hill. Canadian Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec, Canada.

Kateryna SIMAK Olena SUK

Confederation Bridge, Prince Edward Island. Royal Alexandra Interprovincial Bridge.

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Klavdia TATAR Stanislava TSARKOVA

The Quebec City Mural. Photo by Stacy Tsarkova. Toronto skyline from the Lake Ontario.

Oleksandr ULIANOV

Lake Ontario.

Oleksandr ZHEKA Niagara Falls between Canada and the United States.

Visiting Ukrainian church on Sunday. From Left to Right: Marta Lesiv, Lubomyr Nahirny, Oksana Dekhtiarova, Iuliia Bondarenko, Vira Makovii, Reverend Dr. Peter A Monument of Ukrainian Easter Egg in Vegreville. Galadza, Tetyana Matsyuk, Olesia Kompaniiets, Olya Shudrak, Nastia Filipiuk, Iryna Pushchyk, Olena Suk.

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CUPP Alumni

Bohdan BOLONNYY University of Lviv Chevening Scholarship 2011 Kharkiv National University of CUPP 2006 Internal Affairs Intern to Joy Smith, Kildonan-St. Paul, Iaroslav KOVALCHUK CUPP 2010 Manitoba Ostroh Academy Intern to Hon. Jason Kenney, PhD Student of International and CUPP 2008&2009 Minister of Citizenship, Immigration Intercultural Studies Intern to Maria Minna, Beaches-East and Multiculturalism, MP for At University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain York, Ontario Southeast, Alberta / Gerard Intern to Tilly O'Neill Gordon, Kennedy, MP for Parkdale-High Park, Nazar FEDORCHUK Miramichi, New Brunswick Toronto, Ontario University of Lviv At University of Algarve, Portugal Queen Mary University of London CUPP 2000 Erasmus Mundus PhD Scholar in Chevening scholarship Intern to Sarmite Bulte, Parkdale– Language Sciences LL.M in International Business Law High Park, Ontario Journalist at DEN Newspaper in LLM Master of Laws Degree at Ukraine, the New Pathway in Toronto, Solomiya BORSHOSH Oxford University Svoboda in the USA University of Lviv Legal Specialist in the US CUPP 2010 Department of Justice, OPDAT Anna KOVALENKO Intern to Peter Goldring, Edmonton Program Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Alberta CUPP 2009 M.A. in Accounting and Audit and LL. Khrystyna HUDYMA Hon.Scott Brison, MP - Kings- M. at University of Lviv Lviv Polytechnic University Hants, Nova Scotia ACCA student (the Association of CUPP 2009 At Brandeis International Business Chartered Certified Accountants) Intern to Cheryl Gallant, Renfrew- School, USA Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nipissing-Pembroke Ontario Scholar of the Fulbright Foreign Ukraine At University of Saskatchewan Student Graduate Program M.A. Degree in Linguistics M.A. Degree in International Eco- Kateryna BONDAR University of Saskatchewan nomics and Finance Kyiv-Mohyla University Graduate Scholarship CUPP 2008 James E. and Mary Pitts Award Iryna KRASNOSHTAN Intern to Peggy Nash, Toronto, Kyiv Polytechnic University Ontario Olena KHADZHYOHLOVA CUPP 2009 At Harvard Law School Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National Intern to Pierre Lemieux, MP for Scholarship of the Harvard Law University (Lutsk) Glengarry-Prescott-Russell School CUPP 2006 College of Europe 2010/2011 Skovoroda Scholarship Intern to Maurizio European Commission ENP LL. M. Master of Laws Degree 2011 Bevilacqua, Vaughan, Ontario Scholarship Internship at the United States Court PhD Student of General Linguistics MA in European Interdisciplinary of Federal Claims 2011 at Lesia Ukrainka Volyn National Studies University Ganna BRYEDOVA Project Coordinator at NGO "Lutsk Solomiia KRATSYLO Donetsk National University Jazz Club" University of Lviv CUPP 2005 CUPP 2008 Freelance attorney at law (civil and Yaryna KOBEL Intern to Gerard Kennedy, Parkdale- commercial law) University of Lviv High Park, Ontario LL.M Master of International and CUPP 2008 PhD Student of Linguistics at European Law 2006 (Amsterdam Intern to Peter Goldring, Edmonton University of Lviv University) East, Alberta At University of Edinburgh Andriy KRIL Yuliya BURA LLM Degree in Commercial Law Kyiv-Mohyla University

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CUPP 2010 Luhansk) University of Berlin Intern to Laurie Hawn, Edmonton CUPP 2002 Scholarship of Konrad-Adenauer- Alberta Intern to Svend Robinson, MP for Foundation University of Pittsburgh Burnaby-Douglas, British Columbia Viktor Pinchuk Foundation MA in Linguistics, University of Oleksandr PANKIV Scholarship Luhansk University of Lviv CILE Scholarship of the University of Traineeship at the Council of Europe, CUPP 2008&2010 Pittsburgh Department of Higher Education and Intern to Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Pulyi Scholarship Research, Strasbourg, France Etobicoke Center, Ontario LLM. Masters of Law Degree Lecturer at University of Intern to Hon. Senator Raynell Luhansk, Foreign Languages Andreychuk, Saskatchewan Ol'ga KROYTOR Department Boston University National University "Yaroslav the Erasmus Mundus MA in European Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fel- Wise Law Academy of Ukraine" Humanities, Gender and Mass Media lowship (former Yaroslav the Wise National Studies (University of Tuebingen, Skovoroda Scholarship Law Academy of Ukraine) Germany; University of St Andrews, LL. M., Masters of International CUPP 2007&2008 Scotland; University of Santiago de Business Law Degree Intern to Michael Ignatieff, Toronto, Compostela, Spain) Lawyer with Clifford Chance, Ontario Barristers& Solicitors, Kyiv Office Intern to Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Olha MELYKH Toronto, Ontario University of Kyiv-Mohyla Acad- Oleksandr POLONYK The George Washington University emy Kyiv International University Fulbright Scholarship CUPP 2008 CUPP 2008, Intern to Brian Masse LL.M. in International and (NDP), Windsor West, Ontario Intern to Patrick Boyer, Toronto, Comparative Law 2010 Utrecht Universiteit, LLM in Research Officer at the International Ontario International Business Law and Monetary Fund In 2010 German Academic Ex- Globalisation change Service (DAAD) scholar- Associate with Avellum Partners, Iryna KRUTENKO ship for a research at Friedrich- Kyiv, Ukraine Bohdan Khmelnytsky National Schiller University Jena, Germany University at Cherkasy Pavlo SHOPIN CUPP 2010 Marat OGANYESYAN University of Luhansk Intern to Patrick Brown, Barrie Ukrainian Academy of Customs, CUPP 2006&2008 Ontario Dnipropetrovsk Intern to Michael Ignatieff, Toronto, M.A. Degree in Philology CUPP 2005 Ontario Intern to MP , NDP Intern to Andrew Telegdi, Waterloo, Yuriy LUBKOVYCH MA in International Relations from Ontario Ternopil Economic University the University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt Fulbright Scholarship at University of British Columbia Institute of Scholarship of Konrad-Adenauer- California, Berkeley Technology Foundation 2011 Intern to Ms. Kirsten Lühmann at CUPP 2009 Intern to MP Dr. Maria Flachsbarth the German Bundestag Intern to Gerard Kennedy, Toronto The International Parliamentary International Parliamentary Ontario Scholarship of the German Scholarship of the German 2010-2011 Intern to Mr. Borys Bundestag Bundestag Tarasyuk of the Verkhovna Rada of Intern to MP Herbert Reul at the LLM in European Literature and Ukraine European Parliament Culture at Cambridge University Assistant to the Head of Ternopil Research scholar at the University The Cambridge-Ukraine Scholarship Oblast State Administration 2011 of Southern California, The Judith and John Bedrosian Center Krystyna SOROKIVSKA Nataliya MATAMOROS on Governance and the Public University of Lviv University of Luhansk (Taras Enterprise CUPP 2009 Shevchenko National University of PhD in Political Science at the Free Intern to Justin Trudeau, Papineau,

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Québec CUPP 2009 & 2010 Inna VOLKOVA Strasbourg University Hon. Jason Kenney, National Taras Shevchenko European Master in Transnational Calgary Southeast, Alberta, Minister Pedagogical University of Luhansk Trade Law and Finance of Citizenship, Immigration and CUPP 2005 ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarship Multiculturalism Intern to Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Calgary Southeast, AB Etobicoke Center, Ontario Valeriia SHVEDIUK Hon. Jason Kenney, Ph. D. Candidate in English, Michigan Kyiv-Mohyla University Calgary Southeast, Alberta, Minister State University, MI CUPP 2009 of Citizenship, Immigration and Intern to Brian Masse, Windsor West, Multiculturalism Mykhailo VYNOHRADSKYY Ontario Calgary Southeast, AB CUPP 2006 At BI Norwegian Business School Public Diplomacy Program 2013 Intern to Peggy Nash, Toronto, M.Sc. in Financial Economics Syracuse University, USA Ontario The Quota Scholarship by the M.A. in International Relations Master of appliced math 2007 Norwegian government Maxwell School of Citizenship and at National Technical University of Public Affairs Ukraine "Kyiv Politechnic Institute" Roman TASHLITSKYY M.Sc. in Public Relations University of Volyn S.I. Newhouse School of Public Sofiya YEVCHUK CUPP 2002&2003 Communications Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National Intern to Hon. Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, University Winnipeg North-St. Paul, Manitoba Artem VITKOVSKYI CUPP 2009 CUPP Coordinator and Intern to Inky University of Kyiv Intern to Hon. Maria Minna MP for Mark, Dauphin-Swan River, Manitoba CUPP 2008 Toronto, Ontario Degree in Romance and Germanic Intern to , Newton- At College of Europe in Warsaw, Philology North Delta, British Columbia Poland Fulbright Scholarship at San Maastricht University, The Nether- Polish Government Scholarship Francisco State University, the USA lands MA in European Interdisciplinary Master Degree in Comparative M.A. Degree in European Studies Studies Literature Graduate Fellowship at the University of Toronto PhD Student in Slavic Studies at the University of Toronto

Antonina TERESHCHENKO Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Porto (Jan 2010- Dec 2012) British Academy Visiting Scholar, King's College London (Oct 2011- March 2012) From Luhansk CUPP 1998 Intern to Michelle Dockrill MA in Politics, democracy and education at University of Cambridge (2001) PhD in Education at University of At the steps of the Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa. From Left to Right: (Front Row) Stanislava Tsarkova, Vira Makovii, Olesia Stasiv, Jaroslava Barbieri, Alexandra Shkan- Cambridge (2009) drij, Anastasia Filipiuk, Natalya Kalyn, Ustyna Mykytyuk (sitting), Oksana Mayba, Ana- tolii Dzeman, Petro Shopin, Olena Suk, Olya Shudrak, Anatoliy Mintenko, Victoria Evhenia VIATCHANINOVA Nazarova, Marta Lesiv; (second row) Iryna Pushchyk, Iuliia Bondarenko, Olesia Kom- paniiets, Oksana Dekhtiarova, Oleksandr Ulianov, Vasyl Lenko; (third row) Tetyana Mat- University of Kyiv syuk, Rimma El Joueidi, Oleg Shemetov, Artem Roik, Amet Seitibraimov, Lubomyr Na- hirny; (back row) Oleksandr Zheka, Daryna Shevchenko, Maryna Yaroshevych

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Statement on Behalf of CUPP 20 Interns at Ukrainian Day on the Hill Celebrations

Stanislava TSARKOVA National "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy", Yuri Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi Intern to Peter Goldring, MP for Edmonton East, Alberta 2011 Katedra Scholarship reciepient

specifically by the political prosecution move forward, our hope is that the de- Good evening Honourable guests! and persecution of opposition leaders, cisions of the international community Chez Madame et Monsieur! Nous vous selective justice and the deteriora- will not lead to the isolation of Ukraine souhaitent la bienvenue! tion of democracy in Ukraine. Recent by pushing it into the web of its north- It is my privilege to address you events undermine the achievements ern oligarchy. This would mean aban- today on behalf of the 34 Ukrainian of the 20 years of Independence. doning not the current Government, Interns of the 21st Canada-Ukraine The Orange revolution several but rather the people of Ukraine. And Parliamentary Program serving an In- years ago was an important milestone this could lead to devastating conse- ternship in the in Ukraine's history, which demonstrat- quences for Ukraine and the whole – alongside students from throughout ed that it is not the Government, but region. For the last 20 years you have Canada, France, Israel, and the United rather the Ukrainian people who should continuously demonstrated your faith States of America. We thank the Gov- decide elections and the future course in Ukraine, particularly by providing ernment of Canada, the Parliament of of democracy in Ukraine. Today, that an opportunity to potential leaders of Canada, the Senate, and of course, the important truth and message must be our Homeland to come to Canada to Ukrainian Community for this unique repeated and heard throughout the complete an Internship in the House opportunity to observe, first-hand, the country. However, we, the youth alone, of Commons. With your help and sup- operation of the Rule of Law and dem- cannot change our country and the port we hope that the Canada-Ukraine ocratic governance – "Canadian style". projected course of the current gov- Parliamentary Program will continue It is our honour and good fortune to be ernment on behalf of all of Ukraine's its existence and facilitate democratic in Canada at this historic juncture and citizens. We must mobilize and do it transition in Ukraine. to be able to join you in celebrating the all together. Everyone's participation No matter how tough the fight is, 120th anniversary of Ukrainian Settle- and engagement is important. It's time the victory belongs to those who never th ment in Canada! for change. Today decisions are be- give up. The celebration of the 120 The contribution of Ukrainian Ca- ing made which will set the course of anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement nadians to the development of Ca- our country for generations to come. in Canada is the brightest evidence nadian democracy is significant, as it Today our future is being decided by at that. Canadian Ukrainians have has been eloquently acknowledged by short sighted persons interested only had the courage and persistence to representatives of all Canadian Party in their own welfare. Those decisions stay engaged for more than 100 years Representatives here this evening, will determine whether we move for- in building a strong, democratic and and is a tribute to one of the founding ward, together, to open and transpar- prosperous country. And our most nation-groups of this wonderful coun- ent government, or roll back into the cherished dream is that you persevere try, Canada. stagnation of the former Soviet Union. in your nation-building skills and tradi- Today, when democracy in Ukraine Today, it is not about personalities in tions and share these with your ances- is at a critical juncture, we turn to Can- politics. Today, our commitment is to tral homeland so that together our joint ada as an example to follow and as a justice, transparency and the Rule of efforts are rewarded and will lead us to friend who will speak up on behalf of Law in Ukraine. unparalleled success. those in Ukraine who want to see a We genuinely appreciate the im- Слава Україні! country based on the Rule of Law, and mediate response by the International governed by the Canadian model. We Community, particularly Canada's, to are deeply concerned by the develop- recent undemocratic and soviet-style ments and authoritarian practices of practices emerging in Ukraine. The the current government in Ukraine and importance of your involvement can- not be understated. However, as we

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Meeting with G. Daniel Caron, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine

Rimma EL JOUEIDI National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" Intern to Peggy Nash, MP for Parkdale-High Park, Ontario 20 John Sopinka Scholarship recipient

On a sunny day, September 13, I met of public and private interests in a group of CUPP interns outside of the the Verkhovna Rada. Regarding Ukrainian stagnation. Mr. Caron was Canadian Embassy in Kyiv. The very Ukrainian economic issues, we clear on this issue: he did not agree minute we entered the conference discussed the "black economy" and with the statement of Ukrainian room we filled it with excitement and corruption as well as disparity and stagnation. Things are changing, and curiosity, because this was our first leadership issues. All of these factors Ukraine is slowly headed for a brighter official meeting as CUPP interns and hinder development in Ukraine. The future. As for lateral relations between it was with one of the most important Ambassador pointed out that Canada Ukraine and the West, our countries officials in Canada-Ukraine relations has some similar issues and it should have achieved a lot during almost – His Excellency Daniel Caron – be of interest for us to see how the 20 years of cooperation. Today we Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine Canadian government is dealing know each other better and we can since 2008. As it turned out during with these issues. Nevertheless, he work better. So we should expect a the meeting His Excellency met us stated that the World community had growth of economic relations, more not so much as an official, but more not given up on Ukraine and that we cultural exchange, and more active as a Canadian who is passionate and should not either. Ukraine has a future engagement of the civil society in the friendly towards Ukraine. Mr. Caron is and it lays in hands of the nation, its nearest future. sure that Ukraine is a key European young citizens, professionals and true The Ambassador talked about partner for Canada, and the Canada patriots. what to expect from Canada and from will remain fully engaged in supporting Naturally CUPP interns had a our internship in particular. the development of democracy and lot of questions. One of them was CUPP is a unique opportunity – first the rule of law in an independent about the supposed duration of the hand experience in public policy. H.E. Ukraine. The conversation was very informative and constructive – everything was present: joy, expectations, interest and lots of questions. To make us feel more comfortable he welcomed us and showed a sincere interest in every intern. We found ourselves in a very friendly and warm atmosphere. I was pleased to hear that Ukraine is well known and respected in Canada and that Ukrainians are an integral part of the society, while remaining true Ukrainian patriots. It was interesting to hear Mr. Caron's opinion on the current state of affairs in Canada and in Ukraine, and on the role of CUPP 2011 Interns with H.E. Daniel Caron. the Ukrainian Diaspora. We also L to R: Stacy Tsarkova, Oleksandr Zheka, Vira Makovii, Artem Roik, discussed current Ukrainian political Maryna Yaroshevych, Iryna Pushchyk, Ambassador Caron, Rimma El issues – weak institutions that need Joueidi, Andrew Mironenko, Anatoliy Dzeman, Yuliya Bondarenko, to be reformed as well as the mix Olena Souk, Kaley Annette Hanenkrat.

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Daniel Caron pointed out a lot of things very supportive and inspiring. I was home and pack our suitcases. Canada we would see and experience-starting surprised to find that Daniel Caron was waiting for us just as we were with political engagement, economic is not only a government official. He anticipating our internships. I presume issues, history, culture and traditions. addressed us as equals, talked about that almost none of us could sleep His ideas were very interesting- his family and even joked a little. I that night, as our minds were already on language, multiculturalism and am sure that we all left the meeting in Canada, in the Canadian House of migration problems in Canada. very impressed and inspired. The Commons on Parliament Hill. Personally, I found His Excellency only thing we had left to do was to go

European or Soviet values for Ukraine?

Translated from Ukrainian by Olesia KOMPANIIETS, Andriy MIRONENKO Vitaliy Portnikov's Broadcast, October 7, 2011

Well-known Ukrainian journalist for Ukraine to account to as much an experimental basis would not be Vitaliy Portnikov comments as 9 billion as an incentive to stop that profitable since Aeroflot flies to on Russia's position towards European integration and instead multiple destinations. They would have Ukraine's participation in the proceed with integration into Customs to consider implications of security and Russian-led Customs Union and Union. I do not know where these 9 aircraft repair, not just in Sheremetevo, relations with Russia in particular. billion would come from. Perhaps, but in numerous airports all over the He comments on the possible Russia would finally agree to lower world. Predictably, few airports have outcomes of such cooperation for gas prices. Therefore, Ukraine would such a substantial repair base for Ukraine: what Ukraine faces now, pay the same price EU countries pay. Russian aircrafts. There is no need and what may happen in future. But why do we pay more than EU to speak about shipbuilding either as Portnikov is concerned that countries pay? And why do we have to we experimented a lot with bilateral Ukraine needs assistance from join a certain organization to have the projects in this industry, all of which the EU in order not to become price lowered? Would it not be more led to nothing. Truth cannot be hidden. dependent on Russia, which is feasible to take the experience of Shipbuilding was an important part benefiting from its relation with EU members into account? Perhaps, of the Ukrainian economy when the Ukraine, on a daily basis. being a part of this structure, which military production complex thrived. A Ukrainian publicist and journalist. has an independent energy policy Why wouldn't the Russian Marine The editor-in-chief of TVi channel. A and talks to Russia with a united Force based in Sevastopol order some graduate of the Faculty of Journalism strong voice, could provide a better new ships from Mikolaiv shipbuilders? of Moscow State University. A laureate framework for negotiating a fair gas Perhaps, they do not have the money of multiple awards: the "Golden Stylus" price formula? This, of course, does – but that is a different issue, and this of the Ukrainian Journalism Society, not take into account the interoperated money will not suddenly appear if we Hetman Pylyp Orlyk Prize, Journalist agreements, which are always a part join the Customs Union. of the Year in the "People of the Year" of Ukraine-Russia gas negotiations. But I was surprised by Vladimir rating. The gas issue aside, Vladimir Putin's other phrase, which seems Good evening, dear viewers! Putin is positive that a disaster to show his real attitude toward On the eve of his birthday the awaits Ukraine – namely a loss of our integration. Vladimir Putin is sincerely Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir aerospace and shipbuilding industries. convinced that the advantage of the Putin once again decided to turn his What would happen to our planes in Customs Union is that its peoples will attention to Ukraine. During his speech the Customs Union, I wonder? Even speak the same language. He tells at the investment forum "Russia Russian Aeroflot imports planes, in of how hard it is for the Europeans Calls", he once again urged Ukrainians spite of the constant plea of Russian to hold meetings, wherein they to consider joining the Customs Union politicians to buy local – they can sometimes have to find as many as and other integration structures which buy Boeing and Eurobus (Airbus?), 27 translators. I have always thought are being created by Russia, Belarus thus their choice is understandable. that 27 translators is a tremendous and Kazakhstan. On his behalf some Aeroflot aims to make money. Russian achievement of the European Union. experts estimated potential revenues planes which only fly to Europe on Of course, most officials are fluent in

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English or French. However, when person who knows native language where political elites see everything you hear important messages in and English is more likely to achieve quite differently, where the president your native language, when you can something in life than someone who of Belarus mocks his Russian read written in your mother tongue knows Ukrainian and Russian. It is counterpart, who walks everywhere some important document, in terms also a fact which no one can deny, with his I-pad because it is not for a of which your country would have to that language became a civilization president to do so; where the Russian live, you, see everything from another factor of present development. Yet prime minister could say about the perspective. And one can be proud the largest IT-corporations are not in culture of the country he tries to of the European Union, whereby Skolkovo, but in Silicon Valley, and involve into his integration project so the Foreign Minister of the UK, the it is also an obvious fact that neither disrespectfully, that he really believes Foreign Minister of France, the Vladimir Putin nor Dmitry Medvedev, that such a country's peculiarities Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary nor any other Russian politician can are an ethnographic part of his own and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of argue. So the question is not about country. We need something else – Latvia each have equal opportunity to the common language we speak, but respect. And one cannot buy respect accurately perceive official information shared values. Yes, today we have for money. And I think Vladimir Putin at the meetings. corrupt economic values shared with understands it better than many other But, for Putin, it is something the Russian Federation. But as honest European politicians do. So on his savage; something that does not citizens of this country [Ukraine], we birthday we have to say honestly to enable international organization to would like to have common values ​​ the prime minister of a neighboring work properly. He believes that a real with Europeans. Let us not to talk to country that it is seriously unlikely that alternative to such an organization is them in Russian, let us communicate we will join his integration association. a Customs Union in which everyone through an interpreter at meetings He may come to us when we one day speaks one language, one! As if until our politicians learn English become a European country and he Kazakhstan does not have its own properly. But eventually a translator will buy his gas for the same price as language, or Belarus. And Ukraine, may also be required for accurate other European countries pay, and if it really wished to participate in translation of nuances. But our values ​​ we will welcome him or any other integration structures that are being would be shared. Our politicians would Russian leader with the same respect created by Russia, does it not have its want to work for their country, not for as representatives of the European own language either? Vladimir Putin their pockets, and that is why we have Union countries shown us. Then we politely admits: Ukrainian culture has nothing to do in a Customs Union, will live better than today. its own peculiarities. Peculiarities. I wonder what he means by that. But we do speak a common language. Of course, Ukrainian politicians speak Russian no worse than their colleagues from Moscow or St. Petersburg do. Of course, when they come to Moscow, they speak one language with its partners at negotiations. And representatives of the former Soviet Union countries do the same, and there is no surprise about it. It will be the same way for a long time, until people who are about to graduate from Ukrainian, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tajik schools, who are studying – it is natural, it is normal – in their native language, will come to power in these countries. These new politicians are able to read documents in the language they were taught, in order to understand the nuances. Maybe in ten, twenty years there will be translators, and there will be nothing shameful in it, as a Interns Olesia (University of Kyiv), Olena (Vadym Hetman University), Yulia (Kyiv Mohyla University) on their lunch break from Parliamentary work.

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Добрий вечір, шановні глядачі!

Віталій Едуардович ПОРТНІКОВ Український публіцист та журналіст. Головний редактор телеканалу ТВі. Закінчив факультет журналістики Московського державного універсітету. Лауреат премії Спілки Журналістів України "Золоте перо", заохочувальної премії імені гетьмана Орлика, лауреат у категорії "Журналіст року" в щорічному конкурсі "Людина року".

які завжди є частиною наших замовити у миколаївських корабелів Перед своїм днем народження газових переговорів з Російською якійсь нові сучасні кораблі. Може, прем'єр-міністр Росії, колишній і Федерацією. грошей на це не вистачає, так це майбутній президент сусідньої Але навіть і поза газом, вже інша розмова і від того, що ми держави, Володимир Путін вирішив Володимир Путін впевнений, що в вступимо до митного союзу, ці гроші знову звернути увагу на Україну. Європейському Союзі на Україну не з'являться. Він виступив на інвестиційному очікує величезна трагедія, у нас Але мене здивувала інша форумі «Росія зове» і закликав не буде авіаційної промисловості, фраза Володимира Путіна, яка, українців все ж таки звернути увагу у нас не буде суднобудівної здається, демонструє його на запрошення вступити до митного промисловості… А якщо ми станемо справжнє ставлення до інтеграції. союзу і до інших інтеграційних частиною митного союзу, то цікаво, Володимир Путін щиро впевнений структур, які створюються що стане з нашими літаками… в тому, перевага митного союзу Російською Федерацією, Білорусією Адже російська компанія Аерофлот перед Європейським в тому, що і Казахстаном. Якісь експерти купує не російські літаки, скільки ми говоримо однією мовою. Він нарахували Володимиру Путіну аж б не закликали російські політичні розповідає, як важко європейцям, дев’ять мільярдів доходів, які буде діячі купувати щось своє, рідне, які зустрічаються, і іноді доводиться мати Україна в результаті, якщо – вибір є між Боїнгом і Євробасом, навіть знаходити 27 перекладачів. І вона погодиться з таким рішенням і і це зрозуміло. Аерофлот бажає європейські партнери Володимира припинить європейську інтеграцію. заробляти гроші, це компанія, яка Путіна розповідають йому, що Не знаю, звідки ці дев'ять мільярдів думає про прибуток, а на російських їм так важко працювати, що на візьмуться, може, внаслідок того, літаках, які здійснюють тільки цих засіданнях нічого не можна що Росія все ж таки погодиться експериментальні рейси, такого вирішити, що вони нічого не зменшити ціну на газ, і Україна прибутку не буде, бо Аерофлот літає розуміють. Мені завжди здавалося, буде сплачувати за сировину з у величезну кількість країн світу, і що 27 перекладачів – це величезне сусідньої держави стільки, скільки доводиться думати про безпеку, і досягнення Європейського Союзу. країни-члени Європейського Союзу. доводиться думати про ефективний Звісно, більшість чиновників володіє А однак тепер виникає питання, ремонт і не тільки у аеропорті англійською або французькою чому тепер в Європейському Союзі Шереметьєво, але й у величезній мовами. Однак, коли ти чуєш якісь вони можуть платити менше, а кількості аеропортів світу. А там важливі повідомлення, промови ми маємо платити більше, і нам немає, звичайно ж, такої нагальної колег рідною мовою, коли ти можеш зменшать ціну, тільки якщо ми ремонтної бази для російських прочитати рідною мовою важливий увійдемо до організації, до якої літаків. Про суднобудовання я теж документ, за умовами якого буде вже ввійшли ті, кому Росія робіть можу зараз не розповідати, бо було далі жити твоя країна, ти, звичайно знижки. Може, все ж таки варто багато експериментів із спільними ж, зовсім інакше ставишся до справ. врахувати досвід тих країн, які є проектами в цій галузі, які теж І можна пишатися Європейським членами Євросоюзу, може, якраз закінчувалися нічим. Ну, ніде правди Союзом, на засіданні якого міністр в складі цієї структури, яка має діти. Українське суднобудування закордонних справ Великобританії, власну енергетичну позицію, власну було важливою галуззю нашої міністр закордонних справ Франції енергетичну політику і розмовляє економіки тоді, коли квітнув і міністр закордонних справ з Росією спільним голосом, можна військово-промисловий комплекс. Угорщини, і міністр закордонних домовитися про реальну формулу Чому б зараз військово-морским справ Латвії мають однакову ціни. Це, звичайно, якщо не дбати силам Російської Федерації, що можливість точно зрозуміти офіційну про корпоративні домовленості, базуються у Севастополі, не інформацію. Але для Володимира

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Путіна це щось дикунське, це щось, в Силіконовій долині, і це теж справа; де прем'єр-міністр Росії що не дає можливість нормально очевидні речі, з якими сьогодні не може відгукуватися про культуру працювати міжнародній організації. можуть сперечатися ані Володимир країни, яку він намагається залучити Він сподівається, що реальною Путін, ані Дмитро Медведєв, ані до свого інтеграційного об'єднання, альтернативою такої організації хтось інший з російських політиків. так зневажливо, ніби дійсно вважає, буде митний союз, в якому всі будуть Так що, звичайно ж, питання не в що ці особливості – це етнографічна розмовляти однією мовою, однією! спільній мові, якою ми розмовляємо, частина його власної країни. Нам Немовби у Казахстану немає своєї а в спільних цінностях. Так, сьогодні потрібне щось інше – повага. А мови, у Білорусії своєї, а в України, у нас спільні цінності корумпованої повагу не можна купити за гроші. якщо б вона дійсно побажала взяти економіки з Російською І я думаю, що Володимир Путін участь в інтеграційних структурах, Федерацією. Але б ми хотіли як розуміє це краще, ніж багато хто що сьогодні створюються Росією, не сумлінні громадяни цієї країни, з інших європейських політиків. має своєї. Володимир Путін ввічливо щоб у нас були спільні цінності з Так що в день його народження визнає: так, українська культура європейцями. Хай ми не будемо ми маємо чесно сказати прем'єр- має свої особливості. Особливості. розмовляти з ними російською міністру з сусідньої країни, що Цікаво, що він має взагалі на увазі. мовою, хай на нарадах ми будемо навряд чи ми будемо з ним в одному Але взагалі ми говоримо спільною спілкуватися через перекладача інтеграційному об'єднанні. Хай мовою, однією, і можемо все аж до того часу, як наші політики не приїздить до нас, коли ми будемо зрозуміти. Звичайно, українські вивчать сумлінно англійську мову. європейською країною і будемо політики володіють російською Але врешті-решт перекладач теж купувати його газ за ті ж гроші, що мовою не гірше за своїх колег з може бути потрібний для точного і інші європейські країни, і вітати Москви чи Петербургу. Звичайно, перекладу нюансів. Але цінності у його чи іншого російського керівника коли вони приїздять до Москви, нас будуть спільними. Наші політичні з такою ж повагою, як це роблять вони розмовляють однією мовою зі діячі будуть бажати працювати для представники країн Європейського своїми партнерами по переговорах. своєї країни, а не для своєї кишені, Союзу. Тоді ми будемо жити краще, І це ж саме роблять представники і саме тому нам нема що робити в ніж сьогодні. колишніх республік Радянського митному союзі, де політична еліта Побачимося вже за тиждень, союзу, і в цьому немає нічого вважає зовсім інакше, де президент а наступного понеділка ви дивного, так буде ще довго, до того Білорусії насміхається над своїм зустрінетеся як завжди в цій часу, як зміниться покоління, як до російським колегою, який ходить з програмі з Сергієм Рахманіновим. влади в цих країнах не прийдуть i-pad-ом, бо це не президентська Хай щастить! люди, які вже сьогодні закінчують українські, казахські, узбецькі, таджицькі школи, які навчаються, – це ж природно, це нормально – рідною мовою. І ці нові політики вже можуть бажати читати документи цією мовою, якою вони навчалися, щоб розуміти нюанси. А може, за десять, за двадцять років з'явиться перекладач, і нічого ганебного в цьому не буде, адже людина, яка, скажімо, володіє рідною і англійською мовами, має більше шансів щось встигнути в житті, ніж людина, яка знає українську і російську – це теж факт, який вже ніхто не може заперечити, який став цивілізаційним фактором теперішнього розвитку. Все ж таки найбільші айті-корпорації знаходяться не в Сколково, а Thanksgiving Day at Bain's Family, Ottawa. From Left to Right: Anastasia Filipiuk, Marta Lesiv, Iuliia Bondarenko, Tetyana Matsyuk, Olena Suk.

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Gregor did not become an insect, he abandoned Ukraine

Vira MAKOVII Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism Intern to Isabelle Morin, MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grace-Lachine, Quebec 2011 Emil Telizhyn Scholarship recipient

beyond Ukraine's borders! to leave in this instance than to stay? Ukrainians, just like the insect Gregor, I continue to beg your attention! Therefore, I urge you to travel beyond can not leave their quarters. Kafka did It is vital that those who manage to Ukraine's borders! not reveal the reasons Samsa became obtain positions abroad organize co- But remember: you risk becoming a fly; rather he left the answer to our operative international projects, and a stranger. You may never find a imagination. Similarly, each of us has develop our economy and our culture, home on this earth and you may lose our own opinion how, we, Ukrainians, – we need fresh air to flow into our your roots and dissolve into the world. found ourselves in our current position. rooms so as not to suffocate and grow However, if you don't leave your Others freely do whatever they want in moldy. Let us leave our homeland and country, you will surely become like Ukraine, they openly disrespect us. then return. All Ukrainians should be the insect Gregor! We do not have the strength to defend sent away to gather knowledge from I confess! our rights and the world knows about the different countries of the world. I love to complain. There is even our defenslessness but is distracted. Those with the desire to do so can something noble in it. I am not one to From the Western higherland emerges then return and build "a new Ukraine", smile in the streets but rather I walk a "hero" – the European Union – that a place in which they want to live. The with my head down, scowling, as being suggests it will help us, but as soon as rest can settle where they please. honest is more important to me than troubles emerges on its home front, For 70 years the Soviet Union being pleasant. I do everything I can that hero disappears. Back into our made slaves of Ukrainians and we to be rid of that smile. It is not for me "room" where we lie crippled, while will need 70 more years to overcome anyways. I do not like responsibility, Russia enters boldly and takes from the inferiority complex those years of it puts unnecessary obligations on us anything that suits its liking. Our subservience have impressed upon me. I never reveal my plans or share insect weakens further, everyone us. We will need just as many years opportunities because jealousies loses interest in it, and it dies. for the rebirth to take root and thrive. destroy my dreams and steal my However, this is not the story of We have taken enormous losses to ideas. Ukraine. Our Gregor is an insect that our self worth and identity. And note, My words pour out emotionally. will resist, take flight from his quarters, dear friends, these next 70 years will There is something noble in this too. and go abroad. Every Ukrainian should demand of us generous contribution I do not make big plans. I do not do understand what our society is lacking. and great effort. Actually, we are great things, since, regardless, nothing If only some go abroad and observe a the ones who must reverse this will change! However, I do show decent standard of living and decent pattern of history. Are you up to the others that I am better... But who am values, then upon their return those challenge? Do you fear this mission? I anyways? I am a nobody: no money, who stayed behind will not understand We should not waste time in protests no car, and no status – I simply do not their new ideas, and the communal and opposition, nor on attending exist. Life is hard, the world is cruel, creation of society is likely to fail. mass meetings that only serve to and people are angry. Any doubts? I Consequently, those who have been exchange one despotic power for would like to become Mozart, Camus, abroad will leave once again. another. Rather, we should spend Picasso, Tolstoy, Amosovoy, Franklin, It is therefore important that all our time at universities and libraries but it is so complicated... Ukrainians visit foreign countries, be in order to acquire knowledge.It is Is there someone on high who they young people, officials, workers, especially crucial, at this moment of likes to observe us? Why not end this or cultural industry employees. Just Ukraine's political stagnation that we scene – we are long since tired of as the Turks went to Germany or the should leave her, for there is no better the characters. Today, there are no Poles to England, I urge you to travel medicine for the strengthening of her heroes, good or evil; no one wants to immune system. Is it not more difficult call anything black or white. Today,

42 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade we love coffee with milk or cocktails. I did not ask for life! Especially in own state, nor can they live freely in No one wants to limit themselves. We a country of abandoned slaves, who another's, so it is necessary for them indulge in everything. Nobody wants rob, lie, and feel pleasure without to learn from others how to become to do what is important; rather they understanding that they are fools! masters of their own earth. want to do what they desire. Slaves do not know how to build their

Interview with Kaley Hanenkrat

Yulia BONDARENKO Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Intern to Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, Saskatchewan 2011 Dr. Maria Fisher-Slysh Scholarship recipient

Active, optimistic and inquisitive, my research, Kyiv and Kyiv-Mohyla in Kaley Hanenkrat came to Kyiv from particular were a logical choice for me New York's Columbia University on to apply for in my Fulbright applica- a Fulbright Fellowship to explore the tion. east Asia, and the Middle East vary in number of applicants because fewer post-Orange Revolution democracy Why did you decide to apply for the Americans speak the languages of movement and civic activism in Fulbright Program to come to Ukraine? these regions and it is difficult to study Ukraine. After just a few months in Was the selection process competi­ there without language competency. Kyiv, Kaley has fallen in love with tive? Because of this, these countries have Ukrainian crafts, food and music. When I first decided to apply for smaller pools of potential applicants Besides discovering Ukrainian culture, Fulbright, I was primarily applying and even fewer applicants. Ukraine, Kaley has kept a close eye on the Yulia as practice for research fellowships however, has the second highest Tymoshenko trial and has met with in the future. Fulbright is very com- number of applicants for Eastern Eu- former President Viktor Yushchenko. petitive and I did not think that I had ropean countries despite our language In this interview, Kaley shares her a very good chance of being selected. barrier. impressions of life in Ukraine. At the time, I was planning to serve in Kaley, please give us some back­ the Peace Corps and hoped to be as- What are the three things you like ground of where you study, your roots signed to to Ukraine. Aside from being and three things you dislike about and what you are doing in Kyiv. incredibly fascinated with Ukraine, I Ukraine? I'm originally from East Canton, took several courses on Ukraine along I've only seen Kyiv (which I LOVE), Ohio but I spent four years studying with Ukrainian language in college and but three things I like about Ukraine at Columbia University in New York I was beginning to research for my se- would have to be the food, the culture, City. While I don't have any heritage nior thesis (partially about Ukrainian and the people. Varenyky are easily in Ukraine, I've completely fallen in politics) so Ukraine seemed like a logi- the best food on earth and I don't know love with the country, its history, and cal choice. what I’ll do without them. Culturally, its culture. I'm currently studying in the The competitiveness of Fulbright Ukraine is a vibrant country and I love Law Department at Kyiv-Mohyla Acad- varies from country to country, primar- hearing traditional Ukrainian music, emy. ily because of issues of language com- walking around old churches, and see- The reason I'm in Kyiv to do re- petency and background knowledge. ing the beautiful hand-made crafts on search and take classes as part of The number of US applicants for pro- Andryvskyi. Also, Ukrainians in Kyiv my Fulbright fellowship. My research grams in the UK is enormous and ex- (in my experience, at least) are some project is on democratization and de- tremely competitive (because we all of the nicest people on earth. democratization in post-Orange Revo- speak English) as well as in Spain and It's difficult to say three things I lution Ukraine with a focus on political France (Spanish and French are com- dislike about Ukraine (because I love activism and Ukrainian participation in monly studied). On the other hand, being here!). For the most part, the civil society. Because of the nature of countries in Eastern Europe, South- only part I dislike is the absence things

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I miss from the United States such universities is so different. around Kyiv that they invite us to and as peanut butter, bagels, and spicy How does Kyiv differ from New York? send us their newsletter. Everyone at food. If I really had to pick something, The cities are actually more simi- the US Embassy has been really help- though, I would say Ukrainian pizza lar than I expected. While I miss the ful. (it's just not the same as American ease of navigating New York and the Do you keep in touch with the family? pizza! Sorry, guys!). efficiency of public transportation, What do they think about your staying Have you gotten used to Kyiv and how Kyiv's buildings are so much more in Ukraine? is your Ukrainian? beautiful that it makes up for walking Staying in touch with family has I've gotten used to Kyiv for the around more when I'm lost. New York been a little difficult, but I usually Skype most part, though I've admittedly got- is well known for being a diverse city with my parents once a week and try ten lost in Metrograd and various met- with many cultural influences from all to email them as often as I can. They ro stations on several occasions. Kyiv over the world while Kyiv seems to also follow me on my blog. My family is reminds me of New York in a lot of have primarily European influences. excited for my opportunity to be here, ways, so adapting wasn't as difficult as It is much, much more common to but they worry a lot since Ukraine is I imagined it would be. My Ukrainian recycle in New York and people very very far from Ohio (where they live) has been improving, though! I studied rarely own a car if they live in the city and is very unfamiliar to them. My fam- the language in college for a year and because the metro system (subway) is ily hasn't been outside of the United a half, but it took me a little while to huge. I'm still getting used to cars be- States, aside from serving in the mili- remember what I'd learned. I still can't ing everywhere in Kyiv. tary or a vacation to somewhere in the have a political debate in Ukrainian, What is your favorite place in Kyiv? Americas. And this is my first time out- but I can find my way around the city There are so many to choose from! side the United States, so it is a new and have basic conversations. Unfor- I really love Taras Shevchenko Park experience for all of us. I think they're tunately, many people get confused and I think I've described it as a "magi- happy that I'm in Ukraine rather than when a non-Ukrainian is speaking to cal place" once or twice. It's close to in other places that are further away them in Ukrainian (with an American my apartment so I go there often. or don't have Internet access, so that's accent) and respond to me in English There's this awesome mlintsi (?) cart good, at least! or Russian. It gets a little confusing at outside O'Panas that I stop at some- You have been in Kyiv since our meet­ those times, because my Russian is times. I also love to see the ponies and ing in the Canadian Embassy on Sep­ terrible and I have no idea what's hap- roosters. And the trees, statues, and tember 13 and have had a chance to pening. fountains are so beautiful! I also love observe the events around the trial How is studying in Kyiv-Mohyla Acad­ walking around Podil and the neigh- of . What are your emy different from Columbia Univer­ borhood near Kyiv-Mohyla. observations or interpretation of this sity? Have you traveled outside Kyiv? scenario? Kyiv-Mohyla and Columbia are Unfortunately, not as much as I Ukraine's path to democratization structured differently academically and want to. My roommate and I went on has never been simple, but this was institutionally, but that's a common dif- a tour of Chernobyl, which was incred- an unexpected obstacle. While I cer- ference between most European and ible, but also not anything like the rest tainly do not know all of the details of American universities. Kyiv-Mohyla's of Ukraine. I plan to visit Lviv in the the trial, it appears to be a politically emphasis on foreign language compe- next couple months and will be travel- motivated verdict and an incredibly un- tency and teaching a large number of ing around more in the spring. just sentence. To be quite honest, I do classes entirely in a foreign language not understand what the current ad- is very different from Columbia. While Have you been to any concerts? ministration hopes to gain from the sit- there were some upper-level courses Unfortunately, only a small one in uation as it has angered its colleagues in specialized regional departments a gallery with an American musician. in Russia, Western Europe, and that were taught in a foreign language, However, I have been to the National America along with many Ukrainians. virtually all were taught in English and Opera House to see two operas and a For democracy to function in a coun- students were only required to take ballet (the Nutcracker – it was amaz- try, opposition must not only exist, but two years of one foreign language to ing!). I plan to see more soon, though! peacefully thrive and with this verdict, graduate. There also seemed to be Did you have any meetings with at the the strongest voice of opposition has more student organizations at Colum- U.S. Embassy in Ukraine? been, more or less, politically silenced. bia than at Kyiv-Mohyla, but I think The Embassy hosted a Fulbright I think that this next year leading up that's mostly because the size of the Orientation and they host events to the parliamentary elections will be

44 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade extremely important in demonstrat- Period" which is a session where the the country is still young and its fu- ing the direction of democratization in Government faces opposition ques­ ture is very uncertain. Whether or not Ukraine and whether or not a strong tions. Both question and answer can­ Ukrainians are able develop a strong opposition party (or parties) develops not exceed 35 seconds. In 35 seconds civil society – especially strong NGOs, will determine a lot. can you sum up your stay in Ukraine independent press, and strong political As you know I am in Ottawa, doing an and give our readers some prognosti­ participation – will be indicative of the Internship with Ed Komarnicki, Mem­ cation for Ukraine's future? country Ukraine will be in 10-15 years. I ber of Parliament for Souris­Moose Ukraine is an amazing country hope that Ukrainians realize the power Mountain, Saskatchewan. My job as with an incredible history and won- they hold in creating the country they an intern includes assisting the MP derful people. I am so inspired by the want. Democracy is not easy, but any- with research. I also attend "Question power Ukrainians hold in determining thing worthwhile never is. the future of their country. Politically,

Ottawa Tour

Jaroslava BARBIERI "Sapienza" University of Rome Intern to Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau, Quebec Anna Mazurenko Scholarship reciepient

On September 17th CUPP Interns struck me about Ottawa is something I went on a tour of Parliament Hill and had noted the night before in my hotel its vicinity with Borys Gengalo. Still room. I had been given a map of the feeling like jet-lagged strangers, after city and the first thing that caught my to become a very energetic and co- the tour we explored the city trying eye was the geometrical reticulation operative group of friends. to find our geographical bearings and of the streets. The point is that it is I cannot say that the culture cultural sites. It was no easy task, but the first time I have ever crossed the gap will not exist even after the two strangely, the sore feet we had at the Atlantic. I have been all around Europe months of our stay. But the amazing end of the day was something that and the maps of European cities are experience I have just started to confirmed our exploratory pursuits just a chaotic mess of names and shape in my memory feels already and simply left us satisfied. shapes. Today, it felt like walking on like something I will never forget. I Being half Italian and half the edge of lines that were drawn with feel I am going to learn a lot and that Ukrainian, I have always been a ruler. A very unusual feeling! is going to be useful not just for my fascinated by multi-cultural lands. And Parliament Hill is where we will future research and job but also for the architecture and history of Ottawa be working for two months and, to my personal experience with people fits this definition. be sincere, I am looking forward to and the formation of my own identity I have to admit that our high- it. Not just because of what we will as a person. spirited Mr. Gengalo urged us to take be doing there as planned by the "A mari usque ad mare" ("From an active part in the discovery of the CUPP program, but also because of sea to sea") says the Canada motto. Canadian capital. This was a pleasant the wonderful Gothic architecture it There is an emblem with the motto on as well as effective way to involve us displays. And the huge green lawn in it right over the central entrance of the Martians. The more we got to know front of the building is a very tempting Confederation building on Parliament Ottawa, the more it felt like we were place to sit and relax either with a nice Hill where my MP's office is located. not Martians at all. In fact, to me book or with friends. To me, it is like a reminder to myself. Ottawa is the perfect example of how Actually, today's tour was also a Every morning I enter this building, rich and complicated a reality is when very good occasion on which to get that traveling from sea to sea will allow it is a melting pot of different cultures, to know other CUPP Interns better. me to enrich my personality. Canada is histories, and characters. I was glad to find out that we posses definitely a coast I would like to berth To tell the truth, the thing that first all the necessary skills and conditions at for some period of time, at least.

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A Historic Tour of Parliament Hill

Olena SUK Vadym Hetman National Economic University of Kyiv Intern to Mike Wallace, MP for Burlington, ON 2011 William Sametz Scholarship reciepient

architecture of the buildings across the Cartier, one of the dominant figures street from Parliament Hill. In fact, the in Canadian politics of his time and a former combines the Gothic archi- Father of Confederation. On the sunny afternoon of Sept 18. 2011 tectural trends of Britain, France and Another monument depicts John CUPP interns had a unique chance Italy, of around the 13th century, with George Diefenbaker. Besides nume- to discover Parliament Hill under the some adaptations to suit the Canadian rous accomplishments in politics, he is kind guidance of Borys Gengalo. Mr. climate. famous for appointing the first woman Gengalo is a historian, public activist The Center Block of Parliament Hill (Ellen Fairclough, as a Secretary of and a bright representative of the comprises of the Commons and Senate State for Canada) and a first Ukrainian Ukrainian Diaspora. Thanks to the tour, chambers, offices of some MPs and (Michael Starr, as a Minister of Labour) we now better understand the interco- Senators, and senior administration. to serve in Cabinet. nnectedness of Canadian history, archi- The building was destroyed by a fire The statue of former Prime Minister tecture, public policy, democratic evo- in 1916. Thus only the Library (which Lester B. Pearson was erected in lution and its current state of affairs. is depicted on the $10 Canadian bill) 1989. He is famous for resolving the As we stood in front of Parliament was preserved in its original state.It is Suez Canal Crisis and received the Hill, we saw three magnificent edifices situated in proximity of the East and Nobel Peace Prize for this work in this which constitute the parliament build- West Blocks, Supreme Court & Royal field. Mr. Pearson is perceived to be ings: The Centre, West & East Blocks. Mint Buildings, as well as a multitude among the most influential Canadians Other edifices can be found in the of monuments of historic significance. of the XXth century. vicinity. They revive the royal flavour, The first statue, installed on Parlia- Among the glorious monuments balancing with the modern style of ment Hill is that of Sir George-Etienne to prominent Canadians, I cannot help mentioning the Famous Five- "Women are Persons!" inaugurated in 2000. It is a tribute to five women (Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards)who won their case to enable their appointment to the . While walking around the Parlia- ment Hill, overlooking the picturesque paysage overlooking the Ottawa River, you get the impression that every stone has its history; that there is a story behind every building and place. Despite the fact that all of the interns familiarized themselves about the history of Canada, we had the chance to learn a lot of interesting facts about practically everything on Parliament Hill. On behalf of the Interns of CUPP 2011, I extend our sincere thanks to Borys Gengalo for devoting his time to give us such a fascinating tour through L to R: James Bezan MP, Kelly Bezan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Olha history and Canada's seat of Govern- Shudrak, Paul Grod at the Prime Minister's Dinner in Toronto, October 14, 2011. ment!

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Our First Day

Andriy MIRONENKO Lomonosov Moscow State University Intern to Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax Mazurenko Family Scholarhip recipient

Today was an exciting day for me government formed by the official and the other interns of the Canada- opposition. Critics are responsible for Leslie asked two questions, one in Ukraine Parliamentary Program. holding the Government, and thus, English and one in French, both on Today we received our Parliamentary respective ministers, accountable and environmental issues. This session passes and began our journeys to an closely monitoring their policy. is always very intensive and tensions exciting experience. In the morning, After lunch, at 2 PM Megan run high. and long before that, many of us Leslie took me to the "Question Back at Megan Leslie's office wondered about our MPs and the kind Period". "Question Period" is a crucial I attended her meeting with of work they would have us do. Upon instrument for the opposition to hold representatives of an environmental coming to Parliament and attending an the Government accountable for its protection NGO. During the day she exciting tour thanks to our guide, known actions. During this session MPs get introduced me to many MPs and to some as Prince William (inside to ask Ministers, including the Prime journalists, including Peggy Nash, MP joke alert! ah, too late, sorry), I was Minister, 35-second questions and to for the Toronto riding of Parkdale-High the first one to get my Parliamentary receive 35 second answers. English or Park and the Official Opposition's pass and proceed with my journey to French can be used, and synchronic Finance Critic, whom I saw on the office of Megan Leslie, an MP of translation is available. The Official Saturday speaking at the annual the New Democratic Party for Halifax. Opposition, which is currently the Toronto Ukrainian Festival. Now my That was an advantage, since such a NDP, gets to ask the majority of the working hours are over, Megan Leslie journey is worth starting as early as questions. The questions today were has left to cover for another MP at a possible. Looking ahead, I can say it devoted to a wide array of issues committee meeting, and I am sitting was a great start to a great day. including the creation of jobs to protect at my desk writing this log, looking I was looking forward to meeting Canadian farmers from competition forward to two months of top-class Megan Leslie, and my internship has from their U.S. counterparts. Megan parliamentary experience! exceeded my best expectations. I am incredibly lucky to be an intern to an MP who is so caring and willing to help me get the most exciting and rewarding experience during my internship. Upon our introduction she invited me to accompany her to the opening session of the House of Commons, which was dedicated mostly to commemorating recently deceased , the charismatic leader of the New Democratic Party. During the session I heard many warm words about him from his companions in arms in the NDP as well as from the Conservatives and the Liberals. After the session was adjourned, we headed back to the Confederation building where Megan Leslie's office is situated and she invited me to join her, her staff and Laurin Liu, the Deputy Critic for the Environment (Megan Leslie is the Critic for the Environment) for lunch. A Critic is an MP holding a portfolio at the Shadow Cabinet – the shadow L to R: James Bezan MP, Oksana Mayba, Olha Shudrak, Robert Sopuck MP.

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Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine in the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada

Tetyana MATSYUK National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Intern to Wladyslaw Lizon, MP for Mississauga East-Cooksville 2011 Malanchuk Family Scholarship recipient

On the 19th of September Canada- Hill and are able to attend. Before the MP for Langley, British Columbia, Ukraine Parliamentary interns were official program started, CUPP Interns former chair of the Canada-Ukraine invited to the Embassy of Ukraine in had a chance to meet with many Friendship group; Ed Komarnicki, Canada. On that day the Embassy outstanding politicians and Canadian MP for Souris-Moose Mountain, was celebrating the 20th anniversary friends of Ukraine. Some of the VIP Saskatchewan; James Bezan, of the Independence of Ukraine. guests were Robert Sopuck, MP MP Selkirk – Interlake, Monitoba. Usually, in Ottawa this Anniversary is for Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, There also was a representative celebrated in September, when all of Manitoba, who this year is appointed from the Russian Embassy – Ihor the Members of Parliament come back as a chair of the Canada-Ukraine Girenko – and representative of the from their ridings to the Parliament Friendship group; Mark Warawa, Orthodox Church – Parish Priest Maksym Lysyak. Ihor Bardyn, the honorable founder of Canada Ukraine Director of Parliamentary program, was also CUPP Mr. Ihor Bardyn with present at the celebration. All the football trophy guests were warmly greeted by made by CUPP Mykhailo Khomenko, who temporarily 2011 interns. executes duties of the Ambassador of From Left to Ukraine to Canada, and the secretary Right: Andriy Denys Sennyk. Mironenko, Ok- sana Dekhtiaro- The formal part of the evening va, Ihor Bardyn, started with a speech by Mykhailo Oleksandr Khomenko about the past, the present Zheka, Olesa and the future of Ukraine. Then Stasiv, Tetyana the guests sang the Ukrainian and Matsyuk, Vira Makovii. Canadian anthems, accompanied by a violin player. It was really very unusual and beautiful. I was pleased by the fact that most of Canadian Ukrainians at the Embassy knew the lyrics of the national anthem of Ukraine by heart CUPP interns and sang it with a great passion. 2011 with Minister for Citizenship, This united singing was the great Immigration and opportunity to realize, once again, that Multiculturalism Ukraine is still alive and will prosper in Honorable Jason Kenney. From Left the future! to Right: Oksana Ukrainians are a very generous Dekhtiarova, Olesia and hospitable nation. Everybody had Kompaniiets, Hon. Jason Kenney, a chance to taste varenyky, roasted Iuliia Bondarenko, sausage, and traditional Ukrainian Nastia Filipiuk, snacks. The celebration at the Ustyna Mykytyuk. Embassy was a success.

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Unforseen Meetings

Oleksandr ULIANOV Ternopil National Economic University Intern to Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nippising-Pembrooke, Ontario 2011 Eugene Palenka Scholarhip recipient

The Ukrainian Embassy in Ottawa stayed in touch and I wrote to my traditionally holds the Independence parents to share the great news. Day reception for Ottawa's Diplomatic They were surprised by the news and community, Canadian government delighted. Meeting a relative about away Canada inside the Ukrainian officials and invited guests from the whom you knew nothing before is a Embassy doubles the excitement. Ukrainian-Canadian Community. This great happening. Meeting him in far Canada is not that distant after all! year The Independence Day reception was held on September 24 and many CUPP Interns attended. After the singing of the National Anthems and several brief speeches and greetings, guests mingled and tasted some Ukrainian dishes prepared by the Embassy staff. Before coming to Canada, I was told that our family had relatives somewhere in Canada with whom we had no contact. Little did I know that Canada is not as big as one may believe, for at this reception I met a totally unexpected guest. As I mingled with the guests, I met an individual who handed me L to R: Roman Wynnycky, Lesia Wynnycky, James Bezan MP, Oksana Mayba, his business card and we struck up Olha Shudrak, Kelly Bezan, Robert Sopuck MP. a conversation. He was interested in what Ukrainian students were doing in Canada's Parliament and I gave him a description of our internship program and my work with my Member of Parliament. I noted that his name sounded similar to mine and he said he was originally from Vinnytsia, which is my hometown. As our conversation progressed, we discovered that we were related. In fact, I discovered that he was my uncle. We continued our conversation about family and updated each other on family affairs in Canada and Ukraine. It turns out that my uncle Ihor Ukrainian Day on the Hill celebration in the Rotunda of Parliament. CUPP was completely surprised to meet Interns perform concert of Ukrainian songs. From left to right: Andriy someone from Ukraine who was so Mironenko, Vira Makovii, Nataliya Kalyn, Iryna Pushchyk, Olesia Stasiv, Petro closely related to him. Since our first Shopin, Olesia Kompaniets, Iuliia Bondarenko, Marta Lesiv, Lyubomyr Nahirny, meeting at the Embassy we have Oksana Mayba, Olena Suk, Anastasiia Filipiuk, Kateryna Simak, Oleksandr Zheka, Tetiana Matsyuk, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Tolik Mintenko.

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September 8 – Terry Fox Run On

Oleg SHEMETOV University of Kharkiv Intern to Nathan Cullen, MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley, British Columbia 2011 James & Louise Temerty Scholarship reciepient

serving as interns in the House of cure for cancer. Over $500 million has Commons, commemorated Terry Fox been raised for cancer research in his and his valiant Marathon of Hope, name. Exactly thirty-one years ago, in his his kindness as a humanitarian, his In April 1980 Terry Fox, a cancer hometown of Port Coquitlam, British determination as an athlete, and his patient himself, began the Marathon Columbia, Terry Fox became the support for cancer research, by taking of Hope in St. John's Newfoundland, youngest Companion of the Order part in the annual run appropriately running cross-country to raise money of Canada, admission into which is named after him. for cancer research. Terry ran the one of the highest honors for merit. The Terry Fox Run is now held equivalent of a full marathon every Exactly thirty-one years later a group in over 60 countries around the globe day. He hoped to raise one dollar for of Ukrainian university students and is a uniting force towards finding a each of Canada's 24 million people, in 1980.He ran on one leg as the other had been amputated because of cancer. It was in September of that year, when his own cancer spread, that he had to stop his famous odyssey near Thunder Bay Ontario. In June 1981 passed away. His journey through Canada so inspired Canadians that they picked up Terry's baton and continued the run. And each year they repeat the run to raise money for cancer research in one of the most memorable remembrances of a modern hero. In September 2011, CUPP interns did our bit. Many people ran, others walked, some bicycled while others roller-skated. Our contingent mostly ran and walked to battle cancer, to Top: CUPP'11 with Ihor fight for life... Bardyn near Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill. The goal deserves our greatest appreciation and support and Terry Fox's quest, though it ultimately cost him his life, must be continued. His journey, and its reenactment each year, gives faith and hope to millions of cancer carriers. His noble cause is still alive. Not only once a year, but also Right: Andrii Kril's visit to each and every day it helps to raise Ottawa. From L to R: Andrii awareness of cancer and raise funds Kril, Tetyana Matsyuk, Artem so as to fight this horrible disease and Roik, Iaroslava Barbieri, Stacy Tsarkova, Anatoliy finally defeat it. We are now a part of Dzeman. this cause, this cause for life!

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Remember you are the Shepherds for a Day

Oksana MAYBA Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Intern to Ted Opitz, MP for Etobicoke Centre, Ontario 2011 William and Antonina Bazylewych Scholarship recipient

It started off as a regular Friday Eager to be of help, we volunteered morning: I was running a bit late. at the Shepherds of Good Hope. Little did I know that something very People helping people! What a irregular was about to happen to me discovery? Sowers of sacred hope! Accepting, respecting and treating the and my friends. We met in the lobby Hastily and with due diligence, poor as equal human beings, and left together for a charity event at we assumed our responsibilities. Yes, by being Shepherds for a Day the Shepherd of Good Hope. Twenty- Energy flowed threw our veins. we relearned the meaning of serving. five minutes later, we reached our What precious opportunities! Poem written by Raymond D. destination. Really, peeling potatoes and onions, Tremblay (Ottawa) © in appreciation Ann met us with: "Oh, I know, who preparing sandwiches of the representatives of the Did us much good; we did our best you are! You are from Ukraine!" Then a Canadian­Ukraine Parliamentary to meet staff's wishes. man with a long white beard appeared, Exchange Group who volunteered Serving lunch to the hungry at the Shepherds of Good Hope in saying: «Hello, my dear! Call me Santa was a revealing experience. Claus. You are very lucky to meet me Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on Sept. 23, so close to Christmastime. If you need From our guests, we learnt the true 2011. any help, don’t hesitate to ask». meaning of resilience. That was truly unique experience We were asked to tie back our Oh, each one of their visages for us. We saw another part of Canada, could've disclosed their story. hair and wash our hands properly. a part that is beyond Parliament Rather than judging them, Then some of us started making Hill. We met caring, compassionate we treated our guests with dignity. sandwiches while others peeled and people. Each of us learnt something cut vegetables. In an hour we finished As we served them, we often saw from them on this unusual day. And and were invited to a little chapel for them smiling. How amazing! the most important lesson for me was common prayer. Doing volunteer work here, that every little thing we do matters In the chapel we met other even for one day, proved so fulfilling. and makes a difference. volunteers who have been helping out at the Shepherd for several years. All of them were friendly and really keen on talking to us, asking about what we are doing in Ottawa, and how things Oksana Mayba, Oksana are back in Ukraine. We told them Dekhtiarova, Olya about the program and our work on Shudrak. Parliament Hill. After common prayer, the lunch for poor and homeless people started. We helped with washing dishes and serving food. In the end, our Santa Claus said to us: «Remember, you are shepherds for a day». A few days later he emailed us a poem: Lubomyr Nahirny, Oksana Mayba, SHEPHERDS FOR A DAY Santa – Raymond Shepherding to the hungry became D. Tremblay, Olya our most important motto for today. Shudrak, Oksana How could we remain blind to their Dekhtiarova, Nastya poverty? We couldn't stay away! Filipiak.

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Shepherds for a Day

Olya SHUDRAK University of Lviv, Humboldt University of Berlin Intern to James Bezan, MP for Selkirk–Interlake, Manitoba 2011 John & Julia Stashuk Scholarship recipient

prepared we became more excited Santa greeted our volunteer team with and it seems to me that our motivation warm greetings and million thanks and to contribute had no limits and could in an attachment we found this: The first working week in the Canadian have been compared with an ever- Parliament was quickly coming to flowing fountain. SHEPHERDS FOR A DAY completion when, out of the blue, a It was really a day of adventures Shepherding to the hungry became great opportunity arose, in the form of and surprises... Never could I have our most important motto for today. an invitation to perform some volunteer imagined that one day in my life I How could we remain blind to their work. Five people were requested for would meet true Santa Claus, but poverty? We couldn't stay away! volunteering at "Shepherds of Good miracles kept happening. Now I know Eager to be of help, we volunteered at Hope", a foundation that aims at for sure that Santa is pretty busy with the Shepherds of Good Hope. helping those whose needs have not volunteering at "Shepherds of Good People helping people! What a been met and supporting them through Hope" and only at Christmas time discovery? Sowers of sacred hope! "the power of love and prayer". does he switch to performing other Hastily and with due diligence, we The schedule for that September duties. assumed our responsibilities. th 24 morning was planned to be Having prepared enough lunches, Energy flowed threw our veins. precisely the same as for a regular it was high time to pray together What precious opportunities! working day on Parliament Hill, rise before welcoming the visitors of Really, peeling potatoes and onions, early, get ready for the given mission, "Shepherds of Good Hope". The preparing sandwiches meet soul mates and enjoy a mutual service looked interesting, apart from Did us much good; we did our best to adventure. praying in English, we had a chance meet staff's wishes. Our voluntary mission commenced, to share more information about our Serving lunch to the hungry was a however, with the twinkling of the sun exchange program and eventually revealing experience. and its warmth, which we brought were asked to pray in Ukrainian. Only with us to "Shepherds of Good Hope" positive emotions and happiness From our guests, we learnt the true alongside some enthusiasm and smiles. were circulating through the air…we meaning of resilience. Barely had we entered the felt ourselves an integral part of this Oh, each one of their visages premises on St. Patrick Street, when supportive team, we knew that we did could've disclosed their story. a petite woman cordially welcomed us a great job and a rewarding feeling Rather than judging them, we treated and introduced us to other volunteers, and satisfaction were still ahead... our guests with dignity. as representatives of Ukrainian The door opened and a great As we served them, we often saw Community in Canada. The other number of people began to form a them smiling. How amazing! volunteers were astonished upon queue line. Some people were smiling Doing volunteer work here, even for learning that we were Parliamentary at us, others ignored us. Anyways, one day, proved so fulfilling. Interns and part of the contingent of we were doing our job. We were Accepting, respecting and treating the 34 university students of the Canada- experiencing another side of Canada poor as equal human beings, Ukraine Parliamentary Program. They and were conscientiously contributing Yes, by being Shepherds for a Day were fascinated that all of our interns to Canadian society, and, most we relearned the meaning of serving. came from different and distant parts importantly, we got a satisfying feeling Poem written by Raymond D. Trem­ of Ukraine. that our guests were not hungry any blay (Ottawa) After a brief introduction, and more. putting on the required clothing, Before we left, Santa called us In appreciation of the representatives everyone got down to their assigned "shepherds for a day" and asked us to of the Canada­Ukraine Parliamen­ tasks, mainly comprising of preparation remember this expression... Then our tary Program who volunteered at the of lunch and cleaning up afterwards. mission was over... but it was not the Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa, With every tasty sandwich we end for surprises…The following day Ontario, Canada on Sept. 23, 2011.

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Visits to Glengarry-Prescott-Russell constituency

Maryna IAROSHEVYCH Maastricht University Intern to Pierre Lemieux, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Ontario Raynell Andreychuk Scholarship recipient

From among our entire group of 34 residents. The most striking thing CUPP 2011 Interns, I happened to for me to observe was the level of be among those lucky few who were accountability and accessibility of taken to my MPs constituency on Mr. Lemieux in his dealing with the main reasons: firstly, Mr. Lemieux's numerous occasions. My first visit to electorate. Seeing their representative constituency encompasses a rural area the Glengarry-Prescott-Russell riding in the House of Commons, many with a strong farmers' representation in Eastern Ontario took place during individuals seized their chance to and secondly, Mr. Lemieux is the the International Ploughing Match bring both personal cases and public Parliamentary Secretary to the and Rural Expo in late September concerns to Mr. Lemieux's attention. Minister of Agriculture. 2011, which commemorated the However, interestingly enough, words Visiting both an eggs and dairy Centennial of the Ontario Ploughmen's of appreciation and support by far producing farm for the first time in Association. It was a huge event, which outweighed the citizens' complaints, my life, I was stuck by their advanced took three years of preparation and which was to me unexpected, but technologies and high efficiency. To attracted a hundred thousand visitors, nevertheless a very encouraging prove a point let me please mention which is equal to three quarters of the observation. Few Ukrainian voters that 110 cows, for instance, are taken constituency's population. would be as complimentary to their care of by 6 part-time employees, Attending as a part of Pierre MPs. which means that there are never Lemieux's team, not only was I able My second and third visits to the more than three people at a time to make several hour-long walks riding happened during the House managing the entire breeding, feeding around the agricultural exhibition and of Commons break. Both included and milking process. watch horse ploughing competitions, agriculture-related activities for two Apart from farms, I was also but also to accompany Mr. Lemieux during his meetings with local

Maryna inspecting dairy farm operation. Pierre Lemieux MP, and Maryna at Fall Fair in eastern Ontario.

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 53 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER honoured to attend two meetings with governments had provided funding; an opportunity to get first-hand constituents at one of the local offices. attended a ceremony dedicated to the experience of how Canadian MPs As before, Mr. Lemieux, after hearing release of a book called "Glengarry operate on a day-to-day basis and get each of the cases, provided his riding stories," written by 57 members of a deeper insight into the way Canadian residents with viable solutions to their the local community; and finally, society is organized. Thoughtful and problems and outlined the follow-up participated in the opening of the new inspired, I remain grateful for this steps to be taken by both citizens and factory producing domestic animal opportunity to CUPP Director Ihor his assistants. feed. Bardyn, Senator Raynell Andreychuk In addition, we dropped by a It goes without saying that I and my MP Pierre Lemieux. recently renovated centre for seniors enjoyed each and every trip to the Merci! in Alexandria, to which the Ontario riding and the meetings we attended. provincial and Ottawa federal More importantly, I was provided

CUPP meeting with Fin Donnelly

Anatolii DZEMAN National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv Intern to Judy Sgro, MP for York West, Ontario 2011 Edward Schreyer Scholarship recipient

were as propaganda of healthy way Fin Donnely is the NDP Critic for of life and clean environment. In 1995 Fisheries and Oceans. He introduced On September 27th we had a meeting Fin had the most exciting and the most two bills that seek to protect BC's with Fin Donnelly. Fin Donnelly is a difficult challenge in his swimming wild salmon resources. The first is a Canadian politician, who was first career. He swam for 3 weeks across bill that would stop proposed pipe oil elected to the Canadian House the Fraser River. The purpose of these from the Alberta Tar Sands over the of Commons in a by-election on swims has been to draw attention to Fraser River. The project poses a November 9, 2009, representing the the environmental impacts on rivers, tremendous threat to three of British electoral district of New Westminster– stimulate critical thought and promote Columbia's most important salmon Coquitlam as a member of the New community stewardship. bearing ecosystems and a spill would Democratic Party. The second time he Fin is very active, full of energy have disastrously long term affects on was elected MP for New Westminster- and a well-organized person. Besides the regions ecological and economic Coquitlam on the Canadian federal his work in the House of Commons he health. Donnelly's bill would legislate election, 2011. Prior to his election as is also a member of several NGO's. a ban on super tanker traffic up and a federal MP, he served two terms He was a founder of the Rivershed down the BC coast. on city council in his hometown of Society of British Columbia (RSBC), The second bill titled the Wild Coquitlam, British Columbia.Fin has a a non-profit charitable organization. Salmon Protection Act would require B.A. in Philosophy from the University The RSBC has a vision of salmon salmon farms in BC to transition to land of Victoria. flourishing in our rivers so that people based closed containment technology. Before starting his political career flourishmen in our communities. Their Industry advocates have long argued Fin was a professional swimmer and mission is to inspire people to care for against such a bill despite the fact that took part in many tournaments and and care about riversheds. For the the evidence that salmon farms have championships on different levels. past 12 years, they have delivered a tremendous detrimental impact on Mr. Fin told us at the meeting that he environmental education and wild populations is overwhelming. was always interesting in swimming leadership programs, created public CUPP interns had a great and the environment, so he decided awareness, built stewardship capacity opportunity to discuss a lot of to combine his interests and began and provided sustainable solutions for questions with Fin Donnelly. Issues swimming for the environment. He BC communities. and problems, which were discussed took part in different marathons which In the House of Commons, during our meeting, are significantly

54 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade important for countries all over the CUPP interns had many questions for in this field. world. It was interesting to learn about the MP and the answers we received the environmental issues in Canada. demonstrated Fin Donnelly's expertise

Interview with Wladyslaw Lizon, MP

Tetyana MATSYUK National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Intern to , MP for Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 2011 Malanchuk Family Scholarship recipient Vira MAKOVII Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism Intern to Isabelle Morin, MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grace-Lachine, Quebec 2011 Emil Telizhyn Scholarship recipient

Mr. Lizon: "The better you prepare, country only 20 years ago. Despite against the principles of democracy the better the country will be". In the fact that it was fighting for so many to lock political opponents in jail. This 2005-200 you were a president centuries to become independent, is very clearly a political decision. The of the Canada Polish Congress. it didn't happen until the collapse of current government and President do Did this organization deal with Soviet Union. Ukraine has had a long not want to have political opposition Ukrainian Issues? history and not necessarily the best down the road when the next election During my years as a President I relations with Poland, being once comes. I guess for them it is a means did have contacts with the Ukrainian subject to the Polish Kingdom. This to make opposition very weak so as to Canadian Congress, with Paul Grod is history that we cannot change. As keep themselves in power for many, and with others. We used to meet at you probably know, Poland was very many years. In democratic countries, different events, we worked together supportive to Ukraine since it was you allow opposition. Opposition is on a project that several committees created. Poland was the first country healthy, and eventually people decide were involved in, to build a monument to recognize the independence of what to do. Democratic countries have in Ottawa to victims of communism in Ukraine after Canada. Moreover, put pressure on Ukraine. Even if the the world. And Canadian Ukrainian during the Orange revolution, Poland current government of Ukraine wants Communities were involved in this was very supportive of the changes. to become a part of democratic word project as well. I was on the regional You are too young to remember they have to understand that in order board, whereby representatives of the soviet era, but I remember it to become a part of a democracy Ukrainian communities were invited very well as I grew up at that time. they have to follow certain rules, to Polish community events and vice Some of Ukraine's problems may the same rules that others follow. versa. not be well understood in the West. Therefore, they have to revise a The judicial system of Ukraine is decision on Tymoshenko. They cannot What is your opinion on Yulia exactly the same as it was in the go after independent journalists or TV Tymoshenko's case and what previous system. Judges take orders reporters, killing or locking them in Poland can do to ensure Ukraine's to put someone in jail and don't ask jails! It will take time of course, but the induction to the European Union questions. This is not how the judicial Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian and European free trade system should work. Judges should opposition should know that they Association? be independent. It will take time to are not alone, that there are a lot of We had a debate on Ukraine for develop that, and Ukraine has to go democratic countries that support four hours in the House of Commons, through this process. However, we them. wherein I made several comments. cannot turn a blind eye on what is The main point is that Ukraine is young happening in Ukraine. It's absolutely Poland is our neighbor and it is in and was formed as an independent the European Union. The standard

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 55 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER of life is higher than it is in Ukraine. to understand that some countries in Canada, Australia, South Africa, It a phenomenon for me as these like Canada and western European and the United States. The group that countries are so close to each countries have a long history. It took came to Canada was nearly 165 000 other, but Poland is in the European a lot of time to build what they have. people. These people have a very Union and Ukraine is not? Why is It takes more than twenty years to strong identity. They still have a lot that so? build democratic institutions. The of family in Poland, but some of their We have to look on the history of advantage that Ukraine, Poland and kids don't recognize these roots. They these two countries. Poland was an Baltic counties have is that they don't are more Canadian, than Polish. But independent country for many years. have to start from the beginning. They most of them keep connections with History of democracy in Poland is can already base things on developed Poland. They send children there for very old. You used to have kings long institutions that already exist. You don't vacations. Generally speaking, I would ago. Poland had the first democratic have to take one-hundred-and-twenty say that the great majority of the Polish constitution in Europe (1792); and the years just to start over, to build your community have very strong feelings second in the world after the United own new institutions and look how that about their heritage. States of America. And also you have all develops. You can actually use our to remember that Poland later lost its own or already existent solutions from The Ukrainian diaspora in Canada independence and was erased from all parts of the world, whatever fits supports different projects in the map of Europe until after the First best in your situation. You are young Ukraine. The Polish Diaspora do World War. However, it came back as people that are very smart and can the same? independent country from the First drive the country to great success. What the Ukrainian diaspora is World War. Until the Second World doing is a great and wonderful thing. War it was in the Soviet bloc. But unlike I wonder whether Polish people There is no better help for one's Ukraine, as a republic of the Soviet preserve their identity. Do they country than the experience you are Union, it had more independence. The unite and are they afraid to lose getting here, because you are the church was strong and there were their identity forgetting their Polish future leaders of your country. We some private enterprises. People ancestry? don't have similar programs, but we travelled when at that time it was very There is a relatively large number bring some students over through the hard to travel to the West. Taken as of people in Canada who were born Youth Mobility Program. It has been a whole, Poland has had a head start in Poland and are first generation in place for a few years already. Many in its goal to achieve democracy, immigrants. These are the Second people from Poland come here. But we while Ukraine still has a ways to go. World War veterans that fought for are actually working on the program But Ukraine is brave, it has a big land, Poland in different parts of the world. that would not only include political strong traditions. It has people like you. They could not come back to Poland internships, but also business and The Ukrainians of my generation may because they knew that they would professional internships, that would not be around in twenty, thirty years. I find themselves under Soviet rule. involve businesses, so that people don't mean that everybody will die, but This is a group of people who have from Poland could be legally employed we will not be the part of this political very strong identity. When they moved in Canada. That would be a great scene. But your generation will come to Canada, they formed organizations, opportunity to gain not only political, to power and you will run the country. they worked, and their goal was that but also professional experience. And the better you prepare, the better one day Poland would be independent. The Canada Ukraine Parliamentary the country will be. You are smart; Many of their children do so as well. Program is a very great program and you'll go much faster than any of us. Children of these people were born what you are now doing in Canada is Years ago it seemed that we'd need in England, in Scotland, in Africa, but very important for you. two centuries to make the country they were raised in Canada. They successful. Some people even think speak very good Polish. that twenty years is too long. From And there is the opposite – you an individual point of view, everybody have a group of relatively recent wants to do everything fast because immigrants from the big wave in 1985 we have only one life. Especially – about 165 000 Poles immigrated to when people have the chance to Canada. In 1981, before the movement compare the standards of living they started, people were able to travel ask: "Why don't we have it?" You have without restrictions and, coming from refugee camps, many of them arrived

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Interview with Justin Trudeau, MP

Jaroslava BARBIERI "Sapienza" University of Rome Intern to Justin Trudeau, MP for Papineau, Quebec Anna Mazurenko Scholarship reciepient

Q: What does our youth's stronger don't reach out to young people and it commitment to politics actually all ends in a vicious circle. I think it can mean to you? Since youth is the be broken from both sides. I believe key agent for social change and that it is of the utter importance that alise that it is not enough to convince economic development, how do you a greater number of politicians like the bankers to change their state of think governments should act in or- myself reach out to the young and try things. You need to replace these der to encourage young people's in- to connect their passion and their en- older bankers with young, progressive terest in politics and decision-mak- gagement with the world around them economic thinkers. And this makes a ing as well as to guarantee equal to politics. The truth is that young shift a lot more directly than convinc- conditions which bring out young people are extremely well-informed ing someone to change. I think that's people's energy and ideas? nowadays but they're not necessarily is where we are going. A: One of the first things we have convinced that politics is a good way Q: How do you think programmes to ask ourselves is why it is important of making a difference. If politicians such as the Canada-Ukraine Par- that young people get involved. And reach out and show young people that liamentary Program can help get the kinds of things that young people all politics can make a difference and young people more involved in poli- are preoccupied with are the big-pic- at the same time young people are tics both on a national and interna- ture issues such as "the Environment", getting more and more empowered tional level? "Fighting against Poverty" which we and at a certain point realise that they A: Young people naturally have are facing today as a society, a coun- have the capacity to make a change in a position as outsiders, where they're try, even a world, and not "How is it the government and to have the sys- watching what their parents' genera- going to affect my mortgage payments tem listen to them if they pull together, tion is doing and how the world is run- if I vote for this person or that". If we I think that both these directions are ning. Usually they are unhappy with get young people actively participating going to lead to a sea change. that. Once you get inside the system, in the political process, politicians then you get a completely different perspec- receive the political capital in potential Q: We are witnessing student pro- tive on what can be done. Politicians votes, pressure, and so on, in order to tests all over the world. What do don't always have the answer and are be able to take on some of those big you think about young people's out- constantly looking for the solutions. issues. Seniors go vote with a preoc- bursts of rage against the crisis? The more young people are there to cupation on short-term issues (pen- A: I think young people are be- participate in educating the system sions, healthcare...) on the one hand. ginning to understand that they have as to what the new reality is, the bet- On the other hand, we have young weight and power, and when you re- ter we (politicians) are. Internship people who are worried about long- alise you have power the first thing programmes such as CUPP are very term issues and, if they get involved, you want to do is show off. So there is much about showing you that even if this helps us politicians shift our think- going to be a lot of protest and occupy you might think you have not a lot to of- ing towards more long-term and big- movements where people make them- fer as a young person, the work you do ger solutions. selves heard. This is the first step. The within the system is meaningful. For In today's world, local issues be- second one is realizing that as much instance, it helps the functioning of my come global issues, and vice versa; as you can be on the outside trying to office and the way I'm thinking and ap- and the young are those who feel it pressure or convince the people that proaching and there's a legitimacy to the most. As for the question of how hold power within, the system needs what you have to offer within the sys- to involve youth, it is a bit of a chicken- to change. It is much better to get in- tem that young people do not always and-egg problem. Young people don't side the system and appropriate the see. There is often the tendency to feel politicians reaching out to them so power yourself. So it's a natural evolu- say "What could I possibly do within they don't vote. Therefore, politicians tion in our young people's role to re- the system? There's no place for me

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 57 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER in there!" But programmes such as politicians surely do not always have to the U.S. and Russia. Neverthe- CUPP demonstrate that there is such the answer but we are open to hear less, the European Union remains a place. what possible solutions there might a composite subject which involves be. Young people will be extremely itself in trying to create a single di- Q: Which new phenomena can you active movers within today's digital de- mension by keeping all the inner spot in today's youth now that we mocracy. cultural differences intact. On the are living in the age of the so-called other hand, we have the American digital democracy? Q: Don't you think that being so model, the motto of which could be A: I think we live in a generation overwhelmed by all this information "E pluribus unum", i.e. the so-called where young people are aware and makes us passive? melting pot: different cultures mix informed of what is going in the world A: Absolutely. Massive problems in order to eventually give birth to around them more than ever before. such as global warming or the Middle a new subject, the American citizen. This is good because knowledge is East are felt as such huge issues that Taking into account these two big power. I also think we have come full people believe they can do nothing cultural models, do you think Can- circle from the invention of moveable about it and should not even bother ada could be considered "The Third type at the beginning of Renaissance trying. This is what makes people pas- Way"? which allowed access to information sive. On the contrary, if we start giving A: I think Canada is a mix of the to be democratized in a lot of senses. our young people the capacity to have two. Europe's appreciation for diver- Right now is we are overwhelmed an impact on their world, the world they sity still spends too much time playing with so much information. So instead have power on, such as their school, upon the differences. The identities are of feeling empowered by all this in- their family, their workplace etc. in still very much different, though there formation, we feel knocked back by small but meaningful ways and begin is a strong feeling for which you'd say it and we wonder, given the science to realise that as they take action (for "We are all European". But you get and the scope of what challenge is, example, choosing to throw out your problems when the local identity is still how do I really dare say "I can make soda can in a recycling bin across the much stronger than the diversity iden- the difference and shape the world". room as opposed to the garbage can tity. For instance, even though Turkey Hence I believe it is very important right next to you) the aggregate ends is defined as being part of Europe, in that when young people get the repu- up being hugely significant. We need Germany if you are a descendant from tation of being apathetic and cynical to start educating and empowering a Turk you won't feel like a true Ger- (and it does happen), it's because the young people around their capacity to man even if you have lived there for apathy comes from a place not of not organize influence on a little corner of two generations. The problem is that caring but of caring too much: we are the world. We need to understand that local identity is still so strong that if an frustrated of not getting heard, of not changing the little corner of the world Italian or Englishman or Norwegian getting the power we need. On the ends up changing the whole of the went to South America they would other hand, the cynicism comes not world. And that leap of faith in the fact never introduce themselves as being from being negative but from being so that a small action actually has enor- "European". This strong local identity idealistic, that when you have to deal mous significance is how you get rid of is based on a ethno-cultural-religious- with how the world actually works you the passivity. Some young people are linguistic framework. If you ask your- just unplug and dissociate yourself not passive because they don't care self what a typical Canadian is like, from it. So we have to understand that about things but because they think that's way more difficult to imagine. the empowerment that young people they cannot affect them. If you show The hockey fan or stereotypes such as have through education and informa- them that that is not true, then you get this are just behaviors. When you look tion has some backlash elements to rid of the passivity. at the American model, there's that it such as a society we have to medi- melting pot through which individuals cate. We have to show young people Q: Let's compare major cultural models. On the one hand, we have have to move beyond their cultural that there are ways though which you and historical identity and just fit in to can have an impact on the world. Pro- the European model which can be summed up by the motto "Plures in be American. There is still an appre- grammes such as CUPP, but also get- ciation for diversity, but there are sill ting involved in protests and causes, is unum". In other words, "United in diversity": European countries have tremendous racial divides in the U.S. a way of showing that my voice can be It's not local identity in a geographic heard. Cynicism can be countered by committed to creating a challenging project that would shape a new big sense but local identity in a racial showing that politics is about trying to sense. There are different levels of the build a better world and society and we political and economic model next

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American identity that clash in terms place where we are strong, not in spite those values, dreams, issues, hopes of cultural identity. Canada is defined of our differences, but because of our and dreams that we share regardless in the ideal but we Canadians are not differences. What worries me in the of surface differences. That's harder defined by linguistic or religious or cul- politics of today is the practice of "Ro- to build politics around because it in- tural or even historical identity. 150 vian politics" (Karl Rovian was a very volves building people and things, as years ago English vs French was as active player of the politics of fear and opposed to tearing things down. It is different as Christian vs Muslim. There division in the U.S. government in the always harder to build than to tear was so much difference but eventually '80s) where you play up the differenc- down. Ultimately though, it is always we accepted that someone completely es between particular communities for more satisfying to build than to tear different was as much Canadian as political advantage. It's a very effec- down, and if we can get people to go us. It wasn't easy, however. It hap- tive way of getting elected, but not a from being observers of politics to be- pened and we ended up in a country very good way of being able to govern ing participants in politics, as citizens, that doesn't identify itself with anything a country with a sense of doing what's you move from a something like want- on the surface, including language and best for everyone. I think that's where ing to watch a car crash on TV to being religion and defines itself rather by a Canada fits in, because all other coun- in that car, part of the driving, and not shared spectrum of values (openness, tries across the world are still wrapped wanting that car to crash. That's how respect for each other, rule of law, up in the "politics of identity". This is Canada can fit in being a balance that compassion, the desire to work hard the strategy through which one identity tries to go beyond narrow surfaces and to be there if a neighbor is in need is set against someone else's identity identities as drivers of what actually for help etc.) This allows us to go to a rather than trying to pull together on constitutes a country.

Commoners Football Club made up of MPs: L to R, top row: , Bal Gosal, Peter Stoffer, Wladislaw Lizon, Devinder Shory, Joe Daniel, Peter Julian. Kneeling: Dennis Bevington, together with CUPP 2011 Football Team, after the 3rd Annual Common Cup Match held at Ottawa's OZ Dome. The Commoners won the fiercely contested match and took back the Common Cup. The Commoners lead the International Common Cup Tournament 2 to 1. An earlier match was a draw. From L to R (back row): Kateryna Simak, Oksana Dekhtiarova, Iryna Pushchyk, Stacy Tsarkova, Brad Trost, MP, Honourable Bal Gosal, MP, Anatolii Dzeman, Amet Seitibraimov, Peter Stoffer, MP, Wladyslaw Lizon, MP, Dan Harris, MP, Artem Roik, Oleksandr Zheka, Andriy Mironenko, Joe Daniel, MP, Peter Julian, MP, Marta Lesiv, Klavdia Tatar, Lubomyr Nahirny. From L to R (front row): Olesia Kompaniets, Tetyana Matsuk, Dennis Bevington, MP, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Anatoliy Mintenko, Olya Shudrak, Nastia Filipiuk, Iuliia Bondarenko.

CUPP 2011 meeting with the representatives of British High Commission.

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"French from Head to Toe": Interview with Benjamin Rullier, Intern to Wayne Martson, Hamilton East–Stoney Creek

Rimma EL JOUEIDI National Technical University of Ukraine Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Intern to Peggy Nash, MP for Parkdale–High Park, Ontario 2011 John Sopinka Scholarship recipient

Today on the Parliament Hill you can – Hi, Rimma! and he is going to work on the Hill till meet not only Ukrainian interns, but Let me start with little a genesis April. It seems like a long time, huh? interns from many different countries information: But Ben says that you have to work – US, France, Israel and Canada. Ben was born in Cholet, Western hard and to enjoy every minute of Each one of them is a unique France, and now lives in Nantes. this amazing opportunity! And I totally personality – young, energetic, He goes to the Sciences Politiques agree with him! Time flies so fast and optimistic, – real leaders to their Rennes – Institute for Political Studies. there is so much to do, to learn and generation. His major is political science. He has to experience! The main goal of his So today I am doing an interview lots of law classes, economics, public internship is the struggle for language with an intern to Wayne Marston finance. fluency! office, NDP Member of Parliament for I tried to ask Ben as many He wishes to discover the Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ontario. questions as possible. parliamentary system in action, to see His name is Benjamin Rullier, he is a Ben is here not on a program, and experience MP's at work, to study wonderful guy – French from head to but only due to his own work and Canadian democracy. Ben really toe. persistence. On their 3rd year of enjoys his office environment, which is – Pryvit, Ben! education (out of 5), students in comfortable and energetic. France have to choose one of two He finds people on the Hill to be options – either to take a semester nice and friendly. in another university or to do an He was interested to find out internship abroad. about CUPP and told me that we were Ben choose the second option. lucky to be chosen for this amazing But wait, its not as easy as it may opportunity. sound. He is really persistent! Benjamin shared with me his Just listen what he did! Ben sent future plans – which include studying out his resumes and motivation letters at the National School of Administration to numerous organizations. In Canada in France. he wrote almost to all NDP members! Somehow, at the end of our That was really bold! conversation, I felt that we were more Why NDP? – Because the party's alike than it seemed at the first. We platform corresponds with his own share the same values despite the political opinions and views. fact that we are coming from different He told me that one fellow from countries and cultures. his university did a paid internship At the end of our interview I got to with the conservatives last year. teach Ben several Ukrainian words, But Ben choose another way – he which he really enjoyed. knows for sure that it is better and I was satisfied and excited after more interesting to do things you are meeting with such an interesting and inspired about, so he choose to work ambitious individual. Kaley Hanenkrat and other 2011 without pay for the party that shares – Thank you Benjamin! I would American Fulbright Scholars in front his values. like to wish you all the best and good of Kyiv Opera House. His internship lasts for 9 month luck in all your initiatives!

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Interview with an Intern of the Laurentian Leadership Centre, Ian Graham

Iryna PUSHCHYK Karpenko-Karyy Kyiv National University of the Arts Intern to Mark Warawa, MP for Langley, British Columbia 2011 Senator David Tkachuk Scholarship reciepient

The Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary known in Ottawa. Students who have Program is one of the internship participated in the program in the the program? programs available in the Parliament past have been placed in the offices – My goal in my internship is to of Canada for university students and of various MPs, Ministers, NGOs acquire experience working in the graduates along with the Canada-US and Embassies, and many students office of a Member of Parliament, Internship Program, the Canada-Israel have gone on to find jobs because to gain a better understanding of Internship Program, the Canadian of the program. It is also well- the many roles of parliament, and to internship program and the program known among the students of Trinity assist Mr. Warawa in whatever way of the Laurentian Leadership Centre. Western University and several other that I can, so that I can help him make I work in Mark Warawa's office and universities as well. a difference in Canada. have the great opportunity to take an interview from another intern who also – Is there any other Canadian – What are your expectations after works here. Ian is doing an internship program that you know? the internship? through the Laurentian Leadership – No. – After the internship I plan to Centre. He is from British Columbia. – How is the internship program finish my education and then I will Ian shared his ideas with me about the financed? be looking for a job, possibly with a internship and told many interesting – The program is financed by member of parliament. I am hoping things about the organization that donations made by alumni and donors, that the experience that I gain during provides this opportunity for students. as well as by the tuition of the students the internship will better equip me in finding a job in the future. – Ian, are you still studying at the enrolled in the program. University or you have already – Who is eligible to apply for the – I would like to ask you about your graduated? program? Was it competitive to get office? Did you choose the MP? – Yes, I am still studying at into the program? Or were you told to work with Mark University. I am currently in my – There are certain prerequisite Warawa? fourth year of University, and will be courses that students must have taken – I was given the choice of a graduating in April of 2012. in order to apply for the program, number of MPs who had requested and the student must be enrolled at interns, and chose Mr. Warawa's office – What can you tell me about the based on the relevance of his work to Laurentian Leadership Centre? an approved college or university. In addition to this, students must my studies and on his character as a When it was established? Who is in person. charge of it? also hold a strong academic record – The program was established and have experience in positions of – Can interns of the Laurentian in 2004, and is an extension of Trinity leadership. Generally admission into Leadership Centre work for Western University. It was created to the program is very competitive. Ministers' offices or only for MPs? offer students the opportunity to take – How many students applied for – Yes, there are several students classes and gain work experience at this program? currently enrolled in the program who the same time in Ottawa. The current – The program accepts 21-23 are interning in a Minister's office. In director is Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham. students each semester. addition to this, students are welcome to perform their internships with – Is this program well-known? Is it – What is the main target for you? businesses or NGOs as well. well-known among the students? What are you supposed to do being – The program is very well an intern to fulfill the framework of – Do you enjoy your internship?

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– Yes, I am enjoying my internship – You are from British Columbia, all of Canada. It is my favorite place in very much. could you tell more about it? the world, and I love living there. – British Columbia is a very unique – What do you like the most here on and beautiful province, with many – Thank you for your time, I really Parliament Hill? different climates and cultures. It is a had a pleasure to know more about – I like meeting people from all very diverse province, and is home to you and your program. sorts of different backgrounds, and some of the most beautiful scenery in – Not at all. working in such a beautiful city.

Interview with Jordan Falkenstein, Centre for Israel Jewish Affairs Parliamentary Intern

Klavdia TATAR Kazan Federal University Intern to Brian Masse, MP for Windsor, Ontario Roma & Stefan Franko Scholarship recipient

Palestinian conflict and the possibility working in the Parliament of Canada. In Jordan Falkenstein, 25 is one of the of Canada playing a more influential response, Jordan stated: "I am looking seven interns participating in this role in the peace process. I strongly for ways to apply my knowledge and year's C.I.J.A. (The Centre for Israel believe that there are ways to settle aptitudes. I am here right now and and Jewish Affairs) Parliamentary this long-lasting conflict by establishing giving 100% commitment to Ted Opitz Internship program. Each year channels of communication and and his work and I will see where that CIJA runs an annual Parliamentary building mutual confidence between takes me in the coming months." Internship program for Jewish the two parties. I was interested, whether his Canadian university graduates. Jordan "In my classes I made Israeli and internship program requires him to was accepted to work at the office of Palestinian friends, and found many be very active in Jewish community Ted Opitz, M.P. for Etobicoke Centre. similarities between them rather than life. For Jordan, his Jewish roots Jordan comes from an interesting differences. I am optimistic about the are very important to him, and he background. He was born in Toronto, future peace process." Jordan believes attends a synagogue on a weekly Canada to a family of Jewish South peace is always possible, but it has to basis, as well as social events, and African immigrants. When he was come from the ground up, meaning, it tries to spend the Jewish holidays 8 years old, his family relocated to has to emanate from the Palestinians with his family in Toronto. He has Los Angeles for several years before and the Israelis themselves. Yet, he always felt it was important to be a coming back to Toronto in 2002. hopes the international community part of his community. He mentioned He earned a B.A. Honours in will remain supportive of dialogue that he dislikes describing himself as History and Political Science from York between the two. "religious," as the word is meaningless University in Toronto. He mentioned During his studies Jordan to him. Rather he stays connected for that he took several courses from participated in a part time internship his own personal growth. Professor Orest Subtelny focusing on at the Institute for Counter Terrorism As I love literature, I couldn't resist Ukrainian Nationalism and the Soviet at IDC (Interdisciplinary Center) asking Jordan about his preferences Era. Herzilya, Israel and also tried to learn in literature and his hobbies. It turned Currently, Jordan is working on a little bit of Arabic in his spare time. out, that he is a big fan of the writer his M.A. in Security and Diplomacy I observed that Jordan has a Vince Flynn and his counter-terrorism program at Tel Aviv University and strong theoretical background of themed series of novels. Jordan also has strong interests in the diplomatic knowledge and displays enthusiasm enjoys reading weekly magazines and political world. towards his commitments. covering global issues especially The Jordan stated. "My interests Regarding his future plans, I asked Economist. He is also a huge fan of have always focused on the Israeli- whether he would like to continue English and European football.

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What Makes This Country Great is the People: An Inverview with Aggrey Semi

Ustyna MYKYTYUK Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Intern to Nina Grewal, MP for Fleetwood-Poct Kells 2011 Senator Martha Bielish Scholarship reciepient

Aggrey Semi for the House of Commons instead, so is a fourth year I could gain additional understanding applying for an internship on Political Science on legislative and parliamentary Parliament Hill? major from procedures. – My main aim was to gain the University – Why did you choose to volunteer experience working on the hill, and to of Ottawa. in Mrs. Grewal's office? see if this was something that I would Currently, he – When I initially made the decision be interested in doing in the future. is completing that I wanted to work at the House an internship – How would you evaluate of Commons, I felt the best avenue parliamentary procedures in with the office to pursue this would be through a of Nina Grewal, MP for Fleetwood- Canada? Would you consider them placement in an MP's office. I selected fair? Port Kells. Aggrey is originally from Mrs. Grewal's office because she has St. Catharines, Ontario and moved to – From a comparative approach, I been a long serving MP, and sits on am glad I live in a vibrant democracy. Ottawa in September of 2008. Today the Standing Committee of Foreign we are sitting in a pleasant kitchen at The mere fact that anyone, anywhere, Affairs and International Development. can pick up the phone, and relay a the La Promenade Building overlooking Since foreign affairs and international a beautiful view of Parliament Hill. It concern to their MP is great. The development are two areas that my ability for Canadians to be able to is here that Aggrey will speak to me studies focus on, I felt that I would be about his experiences in the internship walk in and sit either on committee able to gain a valuable experience hearings or parliamentary debates program, and how it is relevant to from working for Mrs. Grewal. his education and future plans. We demonstrates that the citizenry has will also briefly discuss his thoughts – So, is it obligatory for a student the opportunity to scrutinize the about parliamentary procedure and majoring in political science to take operations of government. Canadian youth. an internship at Parliament? – Who is the person you look up to – It is not obligatory to do an – Aggrey, can you please tell us and what are the main traits he/she internship, though I personally feel possesses? how you learned of the opportunity political science students should take to take an internship at the highest – I have always looked to two the initiative to place themselves in an people as role models: Mahatma legislative body of Canada? internship even if it is not offered to – I took on this opportunity as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. As a them through a course. The internship political science student I am drawn to part of my participation in one of my does not necessarily have to take courses at university. Certain courses these two figures because they were place at Parliament, it could be at an both able to triumph in contentious at the university have a community NGO or at a government department service learning component to them. times. Their success did not come at the provincial or municipal level. from matching force with force, hatred This allows students to contribute My experience in placements such as directly to the community by with hatred, but rather it was rooted this has been very rewarding. They in their ability to understand others participating in programs related to have provided me with an in-depth their program of study. In my electoral and unite people with different belief understanding of the job market, and systems. studies course we were offered the an idea of how my education relates to chance to volunteer for the House of the happenings in the field of political – Aggrey, can you say a few words Commons, Senate, or an NGO. Since science. about the Canadian youth? I have previous experience working – It is hard to generalize all with an NGO, I decided to volunteer – What was your main aim when

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Canadian youth, as there are many sports or activities like jogging, under the Criminal Code of Canada). factions of them with differing and are concerned about the same P.S. At the end of our talk Aggrey interests. If I was to generalize, I issues: rising tuition costs and the told me a lot of interesting things about would draw on my experiences in environment. Canada and we both agreed that university which have demonstrated Canada is a genuinely multicultural to me, that on the whole, students are – Where do you envision yourself country. As Aggrey said "...what not engaged politically. This lack of in five years? makes this country so great is the political engagement does not extend – Five years from now I hope to people. People with different religious, to other aspects of student life. Many have graduated from Law School and to cultural, and ethnic backgrounds work students I know travel abroad whether have begun work as a Crown Attorney. and live together in harmony. It is our it is to help in developmental projects (author's note: crown attorneys are differences that unite, not divide us". or to learn from other cultures. In the prosecutors in the legal system of addition, many students live actively, Canada. They represent the Crown whether it is involvement in intramural and act as prosecutor in proceedings

"They Live in the Mansion, in Ottawa": Interview with

Victoria NAZAROVA Moscow State Linguistic University Intern to Russ Hiebert, MP for South Surrey–White Rock–Cloverdale 2011 Cathy Obal Scholarship recipient

– Dane, what University do you – Next semester it is going to be study at and in what year are you the 10th year of this program.It exists The Laurentian Leadership Centre is now? within Trinity Western University, but an internship available to Canadian – I am in my 3rd year at Trinity doesn't depend on it; it has its own students at the House of Commons. Western University at British director. The program started when This internship program is concen- Columbia. Trinity Western University purchased trated on preparing strong leaders and – When and how did you decide to the Booth Mansion where students professionals. This is a combination apply for an internship at the House come to live and have their classes of study and work, provided only for of Commons? in. Since then, TWU students and undergraduates. Each semester, stu- – My cousin took part in it a couple students from other universities have dents can spend three months in of years ago, so I was pretty familiar completed a one-semester internship. Ottawa, where they serve their intern- with the program when I decided to – Is this a free internship or do you ship in the House of Commons and apply. Along with that, this internship have to pay for it? study their college subjects as well. is very popular with the students of – The internship is not free. Stu- In this interview you will meet our university as it was established dents pay for this program through Dane Lloyd. This semester Dane is here. their tuition. There are also donations serving his internship in the office of that fund the program. the Minister of Immigration, Jason – There must be many Canadian Kenney. He came to live in Ottawa with students willing to participate in – How long is the internship and other students and they all live in a this internship program? does it affect your studies in any mansion, which is a beautiful heritage – Yes, the program is popular way? building in the centre of Ottawa. and tends to be very competitive, only – It lasts one semester and it I literally had to catch Dane right around 20 students get accepted a combines internship and classes. after his work and before his classes semester. We will get our university credits for to ask a few questions about his – How long has this internship been accomplishing this internship as well. internship. Here is our brief interview. in existence and is your university – What is the selection process to in charge of it? take part in the program?

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– You have to have good academic Executive Assistant and the staff? the way we want, saving time for standing to apply for this internship. – I am the only one assistant classes as well. It requires recommendations by your working at the office. I don't see my – Are your classes related to professors, a good CV and, of course, boss very often, because he is always the internship in the House of your desire to participate. busy. But when we have a chance to Commons? – After you were told that you were communicate, he is very easy to talk to – Or course. We have our classes selected, what were your next steps? and he seems to take a great interest on different subjects such as history, – First of all, I had an interview in what I am doing and what kind of political science, philosophy and with the director of the program. Each person I am. ethics. And, in fact, as long as the pro­ student gets interviewed personally – Do all of the interns on the pro­ gram has its aim in leadership building, to learn what their subjects of interest gram work for ministers? the subjects we study are all taught and preferences are. After that, I had – Not all, just a couple. Most of from the perspective of leadership. to move to Ottawa and get ready for the students work for MPs. To work – Summing up, do you think this my life and study here. for a Minister you have to have an internship will help students build – Did you have an opportunity to experience in this sphere. Last year, their careers in politics? choose the office you are currently I served another internship at the – The program has shown great working for? Minister of Industry's office. A year results during these 10 years. It is very – We were asked to make a list before that I served the Conservative well known on the Hill, students have of our preferences, so they could Party Internship at an MP's office. been placed in very high positions, place us somewhere according to – Do you spend the same amount and many Alumni currently work on our interests. My list was very long, of time at the office as regular paid the Hill. The Laurentian Leadership however, I was appointed to work for workers do? Centre provides internship in other the office that wasn't on my list, but I – No I don't. I work approximately spheres such as business, journalism, don't regret it at all. 28 hours a week. We have to complete and non-governmental organizations. – Do you get along well with your our Semester minimum, which is 200 However, most of the students work working hours, which we can schedule for the Government.

CUPP 2011 Interns at working lunch with Ihor Bardyn (he took the photo) at Parliamentary Cafeteria.

CUPP 2011 inters at Niagra Falls. From Left to Right (front row): Klavdia Tatar, Marta Lesiv, Olena Suk, Olesia Kompaniiets, Victoria Nazarova, Oksana Mayba, Tetyana Matsyuk, Anatolii Dzeman, Amet Seitibraimov. From Left to Right (back row): Oleh Shemetov, Oleksandr Zheka, Artem Roik, Jaroslava Barbieri, Olesia Stasiv.

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Interview with an Intern of Canada-Israel Internship Program Zach Segal

Oleksandr ULIANOV Ternopil National Economic University Intern to Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew–Nippising–Pembroke, Ontario 2011 Eugene Palenka Scholarship recipient

it's a well-known organization which – What are your expectations after As you may know the Canada-Ukraine has many connections with different the internship? Will you remain in Parliamentary Program is one of the MPs. politics or in Parliament? four internship programs available in – Well, it's a ten-month program, the Parliament of Canada for university – How is the internship program so I'd like to stay here for 10 months students and graduates along with financed? and hopefully apply for a job on the Hill, the Canada-US Internship Program, – Through donations. The using this as a good reference to say I Canada-Israel Internship Program and organization is actually called the worked here for ten months and add it Canadian internship program. Centre for Jewish and Israel Affairs to my resume. And they say that a lot Recently, I had a chance to talk (CIJA) and it's funded through of candidates actually get hired after to the Intern of the Canada-Israel members who donate to the ten months, so it usually develops into Internship Program, who is doing organization. a career for most of the interns. Most the internship in the office of James people who do it stay here. Bezan. His name is Zach Segal – Who is eligible to apply for the and he's from a beautiful city on the program? – Is there a possibility for the west coast of Canada – Vancouver. – Well, any university graduate program to expand? To have He has eagerly shared his ideas with a background in politics. maybe not 8 people, but 0 or 2 about the internship and told about – Do you have to be Jewish or have interns? the organization that provides such any Jewish roots? – Of course. I think it's a new opportunity for students. – No, you don't have to. It's not program. It hasn't been around a requirement. Really, it turns out for even ten years yet. And some – Zach, what university did you programs have been around for quite graduate from? that most of them are, but it's not a requirement. a long time. So it's only getting bigger – I graduated from the University every year. of British Columbia with a Bachelors' – What are the main targets for Degree in Political Science. interns? What are you supposed – So, then, what about your office? to do being as an intern to fulfill the Did you choose the MP? Or you – How and when was the Canada- were told to work with James Israel Program established? framework of the program? – I'd say that the aim of the Bezan? – I guess you could say it was – The person who sponsors my started 5 or 6 years ago by Jewish internship is to increase awareness for the organization itself. I guess our internship works for the Canadian- Canadians interested in having a Israel Committee. So, I sent him my Jewish community involved in politics. being here increases awareness with a group. And the whole point is that resume and he said that I had the Today the head of the program is job. Eventually, he called James and Shimon Fogel. the more awareness they have helps to better achieve their goals on the said he'd give him an intern for a year – Is this program well-known? Is it Hill. who would work for free. But James considered prestigious among the didn't see my resume. And I chose students? – Is the program highly competitive James because he chairs the Defence – I think on the Hill it's a respected and how many students applied for Committee and I'm interested in this organization and the MPs respect the this program? issue. – We are eight people here. I interns who are given to them. So, I – Can interns of the Canada-Israel guess you could say that on the Hill guess some people say about 50 applied. Program work for Ministers' offices

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"Opportunity to Gain Experience in a Political Intitution": Interview with Olivia Kelly, University of Toulouse, France

Artem ROIK Kyiv-Mohyla University Intern to Hon. Dr. Carolyn Bennett, MP for St. Paul's, Toronto 2011 Borys Wrzesnewskyj Scholarship recipient

Artem: Bonjour, Olivia! Can you tell the House of Commons. you like to do most? the CUPP Newsletter readers a little Olivia: I work for the Honourable bit about yourself? Where are you Artem: How did you apply for this Dr. Carolyn Bennett; she is the MP studying? What are your interests and internship? for St Paul's and Critic for Aboriginal major at the university? Olivia: The Office of the Affairs and Northern Development.I Olivia: Hi! I'm 20 and I am a honourable Carolyn Bennett was think that she is a pretty busy MP and current 3rd year student at the looking for an intern and they usually I can see that she is entirely devoted University of Political Sciences of work with a student from my university, to her job. She does the best that she Toulouse (France). During my first so they made an internship offer to can to fulfill her role and she is really two years at the University, I attended all the students who were looking for kind and open to people. In her office, different classes such as Political internships. Then the Office of the I also work with Sonia Brereton who Science, Law, Economy, History, Honourable Carolyn Bennett chose me. is a Parliamentary Assistant, I really International Relations and Sociology. Artem: Why have you chosen to enjoy working with her, she is easy- going and she teaches me a lot about Artem: Does your University regularly do this internship? What are your expectations from this program? Canadian History and the Canadian send students for an Internship to the way of life. In the office there is House of Commons? Are there any Olivia: I've chosen this internship because I think it is a wonderful another intern, Artem Roik who is an other options for an internship? intern from Ukraine, we get along well Olivia: My University requires that opportunity for me to gain a first-hand experience in a political institution. I and he tells me a lot about Ukrainian during the 3rd year of their curriculum culture. students go abroad either for an have the chance to assist the M.P (Dr. internship or to study in a university. Carolyn Bennett) with her job. As for Artem: In your opinion, what is the I decided to do 2 internships, the first me this is the best way to understand main difference between the Canadian one here in Ottawa at the Canadian how politicians do their work. Also it’s and French parliaments? What has Parliament and the second one in a perfect chance for me to observe the impressed you most in the House of the USA. I am the only intern from differences between Canadian and Commons? my university currently working in the French politicians, and to compare Olivia: The French Parliament House of Commons but there will be them. consists of the Senate (Sénat) and another student from my university for Artem: Can you say a few words the National Assembly (Assemblée the second term. There is no special about your MP and your working Nationale). The French National program between my university and environment in the office? What do Assembly and the Canadian House CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 67 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER of Commons have lots of similarities Olivia: After this internship, I Artem: What do you know about but what impressed me most in the am going to do another one at the Ukraine? What comes to your mind House of Commons was that anyone Alliance Francaise of Philadelphia first when you hear "Ukraine"? could come and watch the MPs during (U.S.A). I am certainly going to use Olivia: When I hear about the "Question Period." The Canadian the knowledge acquired during this Ukraine first of all I remember about Parliament is really open for its internship during my studies and my Kyiv, the breakup of the USSR, the citizens. degree in Political Science. Also I am Orange Revolution and because of sure that the experience gained during the recent events, I also think about Artem: What will you do after the this internship will be very useful when the fate of former prime minister and internship? How will you implement I enter the world of work. opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko, the acquired experience? and Ukraine's future.

Meeting with MP Peter Stoffer

Marta LESIV Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (University of Lviv) Intern to Corneliu Chisu, MP for Pickering–Scarborough East, Ontario 2011 Dr. Yuriy & Dr. Oksana Fedyna Scholarship recipient

The office of this veteran MP is are waiting the birth of their first child. situated in the Confederation building Peter wrote a beautiful poem about and when we entered his office we this love story, which was written Peter Stoffer had the feeling that we'd taken the about in Macleans Magazine. Lives in Windsor wrong door. Instead of an MPs office Peter Stoffer turned out to be a Junction with his we found ourselves in a museum. But very open-minded and sincere person, family. it was no mistake – this was the office who is truly dedicated to his work as He was awarded of the Honourable Member from Nova an MP, and to his constituents in Nova Best Constituency MP Scotia, filled with a variety of caps, Scotia. and Most Collegial badges, and scarves, on display. He decided to go into politics after MP by the Maclean's There was almost no free space on hearing a speech by Prime Minister Parliamentarian of the the walls. Chrétien. This speech motivated him Year Awards. The first and totally unexpected to take action and he realized that He received the Veterans' thing that Peter invited us to do was he can and should do something to Ombudsman Commendation Award join him in a game of darts. Each of the change and improve the then existing for advancing issues on behalf of interns took turns to demonstrate their situation. veterans and their families. skills, or lack thereof, in this game of We asked Mr. Stoffer many Federal NDP Critic for Veterans throwing mini-spears at a board with questions concerning his life, guiding Affairs and Shipbuilding, he is rings like a tree trunk. principles and experiences as an recognized for his longstanding work to Mr. Stoffer began his talk by telling MP. To sum up Peter's world, one protect fisheries and the environment. us the story of two Ukrainian interns can conclude that this person loves He worked at Canadian Airlines Yuriy and Olexandra, who met each people, his country and this world, for 18 years. other on the CUPP program. Yuriy, and is dedicated to helping make He is active in community, who was from Lviv, was an intern to this a better place foe everyone. His environmental and sport organizations. Peter in 2003. Olexandra who was guiding principle is that if you want to On Monday morning October 3rd from Yalta was also an Intern in 2003 to be happy. CUPP Interns met with Peter Stoffer, in the office of Alexa McDonough Peter gave us some advice: find Member of Parliament for Sackville- another MP from Nova Scotia. Thanks what you would like to do in life and do Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia. We could to Peter's initiative and help, these it. Don't strive for material wealth but not have imagined what a marvelous two young people eventually got appreciate the people and life around meeting it would turn out to be. married. Now they live in Ukraine and you and cultivate human relations. 68 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade

CUPP 2011 at the meeting with Peter Stoffer. From L to R (back row): Daryna Shevchenko, Oleksandr Zheka, Petro Shopin, Oleksandr Ulianov, Kateryna Simak, Klavdia Tatar, Amet Seitibraimov, Artem Roik, Andriy Mironenko, Olesia Kompaniiets, Iuliia Bondarenko, Olya Shudrak, Oksana Mayba, Vasyl Lenko, Maryna Yaroshevych, Oksana Dekhtiarova, Olesia Stasiv, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Anatoliy Mintenko, Iryna Pushchyk, Rimma El Joueidi, Lubomyr Nahirny, Nastia Filipiuk, Marta Lesiv, Natalya Kalyn, Oleg Shemetov. From L to R (front row): Tetyana Matsyuk, Vira Makovii, Stacy Tsarkova, Peter Stoffer, MP, Olena Suk, Jaroslava Barbieri, Anatolii Dzeman.

Interestingly, Peter Stoffer does get rid of all the doors and make Newspaper named him the funniest not work with a computer, as he access as easy as possible to MPs MP on Parliament Hill. CUPP Interns prefers to communicate with others even at the risk of losing an article or have named him the most fascinating directly and personally. He would personal possession. The Hill Times MP on the Hill.

Holodomor Document Deposited in Parliamentary Library. We still remember...

Iryna PUSHCHYK Karpenko-Karyy Kyiv National University of the Arts Intern to Mark Warawa, MP for Lengley, British Columbia Senator David Tkachuk Scholarship recipient The meeting with Mrs. Halyna Zelem, and the anxious life of a little girl. innocent people went through during Mark Warawa, MP, and Robert Mr. Warawa decided to share this the Holodomor. Irrespective of denials Sopuck, MP, took place on October 4th historical record with the library of or rationalization we must not forget 2011. It was also attended by Halyna Parliament and to memorialize this the genocide inflicted on Ukraine. Zelem's daughter Nadia Zelem and moment with a photograph in the I would want to define the words Iryna Pushchyk – intern to Mark Parliamentary Library with Mrs. Halyna "hunger" and "holodomor" by outlining Warawa and Anatoliy Mintenko – Zelem and MP Robert Sopuck. their meaning to the reader. According intern to Robert Sopuck. I would like to believe that there to Wikipedia, the word "hunger" is The Transcript of Halyna Zelem's is no indifference to the human's defined as a human state in which speaking notes were turned over suffering during the Holodomor, an individual lacks food for normal to the Library of Parliament. Halyna especially on the scale on which it was survival. In the modern world, where a Zelem shared her memories of the perpetrated. The artificial famine of human gets sustenance from society, Holodomor that took place in Ukraine 1932-1933 took the lives of millions of hunger is mainly an isolated social during 1932-1933 in a letter to her Ukrainians and left a long and bloody phenomenon. MP Mark Warawa. She recalled the scar in Ukrainian history. Today, it is "Holodomor" (from the Ukrainian miraculous survival of her family hard to imagine what suffering the language) consists of two Ukrainian

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 69 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER words – "holod" and "mor", that mean seized from peasants, corn was erased first by the Holodomor and "hunger" and "pestilence" accordingly. harvested in Ukraine and shipped to then by the Second World War. Only That carries the meaning to pestilence foreign lands and regions of the former on Canadian soil has she found her combined with hunger. Soviet Union. haven. The Holodomor of 1932-1933 In her letter, Halyna Zelem tells Mrs. Halyna is the same age as my was an artificial phenomenon, which us her story. During the Holodomor grandmother – Kateryna Kolomiiets, engulfed almost the whole Ukrainian she was 5 years old. Her father who survived the genocidal 1930s. My territory and took millions of Ukrainian was considered a kurkul and the grandmother also recalled and told lives. People starved to death, there government in Moscow confiscated all me about those horrible times. Every were incidents of cannibalism and their property... "Kurkul" – is a term family in the village where she was people suffered from psychological used to define wealthy peasants. This born lost family members. Even the disorders and depression. Holodomor peasant usually hired others to work dogs ceased barking. is a crime against the Ukrainian on their land. Halyna Zelem had to I believe that our generation of people, caused by the communist move from one place to another: "Six young people must remember all regime. Holodomor has been years of tramping, moving from one those innocents who laid down their recognized as genocide against the place to another in order to survive". lives in the unequal fight for survival Ukrainian people. Mrs. Halyna Zelem was born in – in the war for crumbs of bread. We The last remnants of grains were 1926. Her childhood and youth were will remember you. We will not forget.

Meeting at the Polish Embassy

Anatoliy MINTENKO University of Lviv Intern to Robert Sopuck, MP for Dauphin–Swan River–Marquette Christina Bardyn Scholarship recipient

Ukraine and Poland share much historic symbol of Poland's transition to in common: history, culture, and freedom and democracy in the region. geography. The visit to the Embassy During the meeting, Minister The City of Ottawa is the home of the was at the top of the agenda for Councillor Jaroslav Kurek touched , a number CUPP Interns, who were eager to upon the priorities of European of Crown Corporations, Embassies, learn from Poland's experiences and integration as a source of growth. He Foreign Missions and the Ottawa its challenges on the path towards emphasized that European growth is Senators owned by Evhen integration into the European Union. directly linked to European security Melnyk. Since the inception of the Such lessons would be particularly and it remains a priority for Poland Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary valuable for the future of Ukraine's and the EU countries. Ukraine plays Program, Ukrainian interns have integration to the European Union. a significant role in European security enjoyed access to both Canadian A large part of the meeting at the due to the fact that it is buffer between parliamentarians, as well as foreign embassy was devoted to the Polish Europe and Russia. The opinion of the diplomats that are stationed in Presidency of the Council of the Polish diplomat was that the national Ottawa. In 20, CUPP interns European Union, which will last until security of Ukraine is a key issue and will be visiting the Embassies of the end of the year. It was pointed a priority for the European Union. In Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and the out that many Canadian citizens are his opinion, democratic development USA. On October 6th, CUPP Interns not aware of the role of the rotating in Ukraine is possible only after elimi- visited the Embassy of the Republic Presidency and Poland's role in it. nating external and internal threats, of Poland and met with Jaroslav Ukrainian interns had a chance to and the Poland is committed to helping Kurek, Minister Counsellor, to look at the Polish Presidential logo, Ukraine in achieving this goal. discuss political, economic and which symbolizes dynamism, positive Current economic developments in cultural issues. energy and solidarity. It is now a Europe and the possibility of default of

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straightforward answer to such a controversial questions. After all, in order to answer his question, one should also take into account the debate on limitations of European integration – should nation states abandon their national interests and identities and assume one single European identity by introducing an intergovernmental body that would govern all aspects of foreign and The meeting at the Polish Embassy. From L to R (back row): Oleksandr Zheka, Olesia domestic policy of Europe's member Stasiv, Jaroslava Barbieri, Vira Makovii, Klavdia Tatar, Vasyl Lenko, Artem Roik, Oksana states? Dekhtiarova, Oksana Mayba, Rimma El Joueidi, Jaroslaw Kurek, Minister Counsellor, Oleg Shemetov, Olena Suk, Iuliia Bondarenko, Olesia Kompaniiets, Natalya Kalyn, The meeting with Polish diplomat Anatoliy Mintenko, Lubomyr Nahirny, Andriy Mironenko, Stacy Tsarkova, Oleksandr Jaroslav Kurek was very informative Ulianov, Petro Shopin, Nastia Filipiuk. From L to R (front row): Anatolii Dzeman, Ustyna and valuable for CUPP interns. Mykytyuk, Marta Lesiv, Maryna Yaroshevych, Tetyana Matsyuk, Olya Shudrak, Amet Everyone appreciated the warm Seitibraimov. welcome that we received at the a number of European countries were be seeking to join the Euro currency Polish Embassy, as well as the open also discussed. Even though Poland zone. However, at the present, such discussion format. According to Mr is a member of the European Union, possibility is ruled out. Kurek, the Polish Diaspora in Canada it has not yet joined the Euro currency CUPP interns questioned Mr. is currently attempting to introduce a zone. CUPP interns wanted to know Kurek about the limits of European program similar to CUPP in the House whether the sovereign debt crises integration and whether national of Commons for Polish students. On in Europe would diminish Poland's embassies of the European member behalf of the 2011 CUPP Interns, I desire to join the common currency states will be abandoned in the future take this opportunity to extend our full zone. According to Mr Kurek, this is a and replaced by single consolidated support for this initiative. We, CUPP very complex question and there are EU delegations. "Yes and No" – was 2011 interns share our experiences many factors that should be taken into his answer, delicate and worthy of and offer assistance to our Polish account in answering it. Poland will a diplomat who would never give a friends.

CUPP 2011 with Chargé d’Affaires Mychailo Khomenko and Denys Syenik at the Ukrainian Embassy in Ottawa.

Ukrainian Embassy Meeting. Front row (all sitting): Petro Shopin, Vira Makovii, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Vasyl Lenko, Oleksandr Ulianov, Anatolii Dzeman, Rimma El Joueidi, Alexandra Shkandrij. Back row: Nataliya Kalyn, Amet Seitibraimov, Maryna Iaroshevych, Iryna Pushchyk, Jaroslava Barbieri, Kateryna Simak, Iuliia Bondarenko, Tetyana Matsuk, Olesia Stasiv, Olesia Kompaniiets, Stanislava Tsarkova, Oleg Shemetov, Olena Suk, Victoria Nazarova.

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Liturgy at the Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Seminary

Yulia BONDARENKO Kyiv-Mohyla University Intern to Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris–Moose Mountain 2011 Dr. Maria Fischer Slysh Scholarship recipient

first days on the Parliament Hill. We "Well, I arrived here just a few days The feelings of serenity, peace were in front of the Centre Block of ago and they have already named a and harmony filled our hearts while Parliament and asked a lady who was street after me!" Actually, the street attending the liturgy at the Holy Spirit passing by to take a picture of us, was named after the Ukrainian artist, Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Ottawa we learned later that this lady was Oleksa Nowakowski. on Sunday morning, October 16. the wife of Mark Warawa, Member of Bishop Nowakowski is an We were delighted by the Parliament who had our CUPP 2011 outstanding person. His emotional hospitality and kindness of seminarists Intern Iryna Puschyk in his office. attachment to his Ukrainian ancestry and priests who invited us to join them The second coincidence came is very strong. In the 1990s, Bishop for the liturgy. Although the weekend's when we were talking to Bishop Nowakowski held the position of service was supposed to be in English, Nowakowski. He was very interested Vice-Rector of Holy Spirit Seminary the priests made an accommodation in the work we did in the House of in Lviv. He was also the founder and in the liturgy to have both Ukrainian Commons. When he found out that President of the Ukrainian Catholic and English languages, so that we, each of us worked for an MP, he Church charitable organization Ukrainian Interns, would feel more at asked if anybody worked for a MP from Caritas Ukraine. During the visit of home. British Columbia. And as it turned out, His Holiness John Paul II to Ukraine After the liturgy was over, we his cousin's (dvoiuridnyi brat) name is in June 2001, Fr. Nowakowski was got a chance to meet with Bishop Mark Warawa! the Director of the Press Office of Kenneth Nowakowski. What follows The third coincidence concerns the Catholic Churches in Ukraine. In is an interesting story about three Fr. Nowakowski's trip to Ukraine. One 2007 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI coincidences. day Bishop Nowakowski became lost appointed Fr. Ken Nowakowski as The first one goes back to our in Lviv and tried to find any familiar Third Eparch of New Westminster for street signs which could Ukrainian Catholics in British Columbia help him get back to his and the Yukon. hotel. When he finally It was great honor to talk and found one, it indicated share lunch with Bishop Nowakowki "Nowakiwski Street". and other priests and seminarists, The first thought that as well as to revisit those "three came to him was, coincidences".

L to R: Meeting with Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski.

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Не втратити те, що маємо

Vira MAKOVII Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism Intern to Isabelle Morin, MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grace-Lachine, Quebec 2011 Emil Telizhyn Scholarship recipient

Конгрес українців Канади вручив кошти можуть бути переправлені Прем'єр­міністру Канади Стівену на підтримання прав людини та Гарперу медаль імені Тараса Шев­ інших демократичних організацій в ченка, яка є найвищою нагородою Україні», – поінформував Залуцький четним до свого, не лишитися безли- Конгресу і вручається що три роки. і додав: «Ми не хочемо, щоб Україна кими, чого вже не скажеш про молоду Стівена Гарпера нею нагородили, була ізолюваною... Сьогодні для генерацію, яка сьогодні приїжджає зокрема за те, що його уряд у 2008 Заходу дуже важливо не закрити з України. Наприклад, сам вечір році визнав Голодомор в Україні Ге­ двері перед Україною, не сказати: був організований діаспорянами ноцидом і офіційно вибачився перед «Ви залишаєтеся з Росією». Ми добровільно, і як розповів М. Швець канадськими громадянами, за те, просимо підтримувати Україну і молодь вже не має того ентузіазму що близько 10 тисяч українців пер­ говорити про її ключові питання». організовувати українсько-канадські шої хвилі емігрантів було вислано у Промова Стівена Гарпера пере- проекти. «Ті, хто приїжджають те- табори у Канаді. кликалася зі словами Т. Шевченка. пер одразу запитують діаспору скіль- Під час вручення нагороди Сті- «Прагніть і ви восторжествуєте, ки ми платимо?», – зазначив він. вен Гарпер зазначив, що судове бо з Вами Бог. Нагорода є слава, Післямова рішення щодо Ю. Тимошенко може правда і найсвященніша – свобода», У Канаді кажеш, що ти з України, серйозно вплинути на відносинах – сказав Прем'єр-міністр. Багато і люди у відповідь тобі висловлюють наших країн: «Як більшість з Вас, українців шукають цієї свободи на повагу, частенько навіть можна почу- я переймаюся справою Юлії Тимо- чужих просторах, але посилають ти: «Мої родичі також з України», шенко. Я написав листа Президенту звідти свої імпульси до будівництва але не мало з них можуть і не знати, Віктору Януковичу, у якому пові- демократичної України. Серед тих, де знаходиться Україна. Наші у Ка- домив йому, що суд над Ю. Тимо- хто живе в Україні також є відчай- наді мають ресторани, великі юри- шенко не відповідає нормам на- духи, які вірять у зміни, які роблять дичні корпорації, банки. Таке відчут- лежної правової процедури та їх. І ми разом потроху руйнуємо тя, що ті, хто не хотіли проґавити справедливості...». Очільник нації совкову систему. Містер Гарпер за- своє життя, ідейні, патріотичні, ті, також підкреслив: «Українці можуть значив: «Українці 120 роки активно українці, які хотіли жити у справжній розраховувати на Канаду, відсто- розвивали бізнес, освіту, мистецтво, Україні, бути собою, говорити рід- юючи свою свободу». Минулого року спорт та політику у Канаді. Це ми ною, а не мовою загарбників, виї- Прем'єр-міністру Канади відвідав робимо і в Україні, тож без змін у хали до Канади. І це є однією з при- історичні місця України. Він зустрі- державі не залишимося. чин, чому ми сьогодні живемо саме у чався з Ю. Тимошенко. Ще у жовтні такій Україні. На правду, я почуваю Українські «варьяти» себе у Канаді більше українкою, 2010 року він висловив занепокоєння Попередній голова Конгресу станом демократії та прав людини у ніж в Україні – тут наша мова, наша українців Канади Маркіян Швець, культура і тут нас люблять! Українці нашій державі. що українську діаспору по- розповів, всі ці роки чесно працювали і робили Виконавчий директор Конгресу рівняно з емігрантами з інших країн хороший імідж нашій державі. Було українців Канади Тарас Залуцький у Канаді, називають «варьятами». б не погано всім, хто хоче жити по повідомив, що його організація вже «Інші держава підтримують діаспо- чесному в Україні переїхати до Кана- двічі закликала включити положення ру, а ми навпаки – підтримуємо ди і будувати її тут, але навряд чи ці про захист прав людини і демократії Україну». Українські канадці орга- ідеї буде переслідувати сьогоднішня у переговори з Україною. «Канада нізовують фестивалі, видають генерація споживачів. То краще вже збиралася спрямувати 22 мільйони книги, фінансують різні канадсько- нам залишатися вдома, щоб хоч не доларів на розвиток сільського гос- українські програми і роблять це втратити те, що маємо. Я за місяць подарства та бізнесу в Україні, добровільно. Вони віддають свій повертаюся в Україну і готова до але зважаючи на останні події ці час, вкладають гроші, щоб бути при- роботи, змін вдома. CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 73 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 20 NEWSLETTER

Statement

Vira MAKOVII Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Journalism Intern to Isabelle Morin, MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grace–Lachine, Quebec 2011 Emil Telizhyn Scholarship recipient

чують: «На вас вся надія». Ні! Надія і отримаємо. Ми сьогодні боремося – на нас усіх. Час змінюватися. Час не за особистості, ми боремося за іти вперед. Відчути, що це таке бути себе, за своє майбутнє, за своє Сьогодні українська державність єдиною нацією. Працювати разом свобідне життя в Україні. переживає критичний момент. І ми заради свого ж життя. Хто хоче Нікого не можна заставити вирішуємо: об'єднуємося і йдемо повернутися назад у Радянський підкорятися системі, чи вийти з разом, чи ламаємося і втрачаємо Союз? Хто після свободи хоче знову неї. Ми, або будемо жити у свободі свій шанс на зміни. Даємо історії опинитися у в'язниці? разом – державною, або знову право у черговий раз назвати У цей момент – важлива віра у закриємося на своїх кухнях. українців рабами. Чи боремося себе і кожна спільна дія – під стоячий Всім вже набридла політика. Але – за свою внутрішню, за загальну камінь вода не тече – конкретно від якщо ми сьогодні не проявимо своєї зовнішню свободу. кожного українська залежить наша позиції, не відомо, чи зможемо це Ми, молодь, не можемо змінити свобода. Сума наших дій сьогодні є зробити завтра. Поки ми не станемо державу за всіх українців. Нам треба різницею між свободою і рабством. господарями на власній землі, ми це робити разом. Студенти часто Як поведеться кожен з нас, так ми будемо рабами скрізь. Ми не совкове суспільство, не в'язні системи. Ми знаємо, що все у наших руках, що ми творимо своє життя. Ми знаємо, що кожне наше сьогодні і завтра залежить від нас. І ми не віддамо цю свободу вільно діяти. Ми виростали у незалежній державі. Ми подорожуємо, вчимося, працюємо у країнах по всьому світі і знаємо, що таке права людини, що таке демократія, чим і завдячуємо Канаді. Ми знаємо, що ми маємо робити дома і будемо! Вже менше, ніж за місяць ми прилетимо в Україну. Кожен продовжить працювати у своїй сфері. І не змінити Україну, а залишатися совком означатиме, що ми дарма беремо участь у всіх цих програмах. Ми собою будуємо Україну без корупції, без цензури і знайдуться ті, хто нас наслідуватимуть. Будьте свобідними! Не будьте залежними від системи, вигоди, грошей, будьте залежними тільки від себе і все інше залежатиме від нас. Ми не дамо вмерти своїм мріям. Якщо ви хочете залишити слід по собі, то залишіть Annual CUPP Reunion at the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv. December його і будьте героями! 2011.

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Paul Migus and Eva Kmiecic Seminar

Maryna IAROSHEVYCH Maastricht University Intern to Pierre Lemieux, MP for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, Ontario Raynell Andreychuk Scholarship recipient

Tremendous. Unbelievable. Incredible. Canadian society; discuss political These are just a few of the terms to parties and their ideologies and many describe the insight, information and other topics in a very thorough, but at pleasure we acquired at the home of the same time easily comprehensible be over. That is why leaving took us Paul Migus and Eva Kmiecic on Grand manner. Being absorbed by the topics much longer than could be expected. Lac, Quebec. Without any doubt, the we continued discussing the issues No one had any doubts about the Migus Seminar will remain the high- over the lunch. value and impact this day made on light of our CUPP Internship as one of During the session on civil society, all of us. We were inspired, we were the events strengthening our desire to we had an opportunity to hear what it encouraged, we were excited and work for change in Ukraine. takes to cultivate active citizenship and we were filled with the belief that it is We received a formal agenda make individuals take responsibility for absolutely up to us how our future will several days in advance of our daylong their own society. We learned about the unfold. That is why the first song we seminar on October 1. The thought that ways in which non-profit organizations sang on the bus back to Ottawa was this day may have something different get support and the ways by which the anthem of Ukraine, as we could not in store for us from what we imagined, they operate. Most importantly, we imagine any more appropriate song to occurred only when our bus started its mediated on leadership and discussed better reflect our mood and spirit. climb up a steep hill in order to bring the most typical characteristics of our Insightful and enjoyable, the Paul us to one of the most picturesque generation, in order to define our Migus and Eva Kmiecic seminar was places in Canada – Grand Lake. Our strengths and advantages. truly a memorable event. apprehensions about the academic At all times the mood was workshops and discussions were once elevated and the atmosphere and for all dispelled upon our arrival optimistic with belief and hope by the warmhearted welcome of our for a better future, which hosts and coaches Paul Migus and literally depends on us – each his wife Eva Kmiecic. Before dividing and every CUPP intern. us into two groups and getting down Our in-depth discussions to business, our hosts gave us a tour on political, economic and of the surrounding lands and vistas social issues were com- overlooking the lake, as well as a plemented by a pleasant boat quick tour of their spacious and cozy ride. Many interns tested house. After tea/coffee and cookies we their skills in kayaking and started our two simultaneous sessions paddling catamarans and the touching upon major issues – the roles most courageous six even of government and civil society in their swam in the lake, which was comparative Canadian perspectives not warmer than 13 degrees and their Ukrainian analogues. Celsius – with even lower air Interns at the Migus Seminar on Grand Lake, Quebec. Petro Shopin, Lubomyr Nahirny, Olesia Stasiv, During the session on government temperatures. They wore wet Rimma El Joueidi, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Olya Shudrak, and public service we had a chance to suits and scuba gear, I must Artem Roik, Iryna Pushchyk, Kateryna Simak, Daryna Shevchenko, Oleksandr Zheka, Oksana hear about the legislative, executive admit. Mayba, Andriy Mironenko, Amet Seitibraimov, Oleg and judicial branches of the Canadian Everything went well Shemetov, Tetyana Matsyuk, Natalya Kalyn, Maryna Yaroshevych, Iuliia Bondarenko, Klavdia Tatar, government; talk about the correlation and beyond our expectations Oksana Dekhtiarova, Oleksandr Ulianov, Alexandra between municipal, provincial and until we ran into a huge Shkandrij, Vasyl Lenko, Victoria Nazarova, Paul Migus, Eva Migus, Vira Makovii, Olena Suk, Borys federal authorities; debate about the problem – the realization that Gengalo, Anatolii Dzeman, Olesia Kompaniiets, core values and guiding principles of we did not want this day to Marta Lesiv, Stacy Tsarkova, Nastia Filipiuk, Anatoliy Mintenko, Jaroslava Barbieri. CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 75 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER

British Embassy, Kyiv Ukraine's Domestic and Foreign Affairs: Quo Vadis? Speech Delivered by British Ambassador to Ukraine Leigh Turner at Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Programme Oxford Model Ukraine Conference, 7 April 2011

Quo Vadis indeed? Is Ukraine moving 3. What should we be doing about it neighbours. A dysfunctional or unstable towards the sunlit uplands of stability, – if anything? Ukraine could lead other countries in democracy and prosperity? Or is it Why Ukraine matters the region to behave in ways which moving toward authoritarianism and Let's talk about why Ukraine are unwelcome to us. That could itself sclerosis of economic reforms? In 20 matters spread instability in the region. That years will Ukraine be as rich as Poland The first reason is that Ukraine is in turn could endanger the security is now? Or still the third poorest a large European country in a geogra­ and prosperity of the United Kingdom country in Europe? No doubt by the phical location of great strategic impor­ – our key goals. end of this conference we will have tance. People who deal with Ukraine Third, on a more optimistic note, answered these questions entirely to know well that it's the largest country Ukraine can also have a very positive our satisfaction. entirely in Europe – a bit bigger than influence in the neighbourhood. Forget You may wonder where I'm France. That it has a population of the doom and gloom. Let's imagine coming from on all this. I've actually over 45 million, a 1,500 km border with a compelling, desirable vision of spent several chunks of my career Russia and a millennium of shared Ukraine. A European country aspiring in and around Central and Eastern history. That it has borders with four to eventual accession to the EU, Europe, starting off with a year in 1980 European Union member states – Po­ based on democratic rights and values as a civil servant at the headquarters land, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania and with a prosperous, reforming eco­ of the British Northern Army Group in – and that many of those borders nomy. Rheindahlen in Germany. We always have been subject to conflict and Such a Ukraine could have a big used to joke nervously that this would the exchange of territory in the 20th demonstration effect in the region. be the target of the first Soviet tactical century. Indeed, there is an argument that a nuclear missile to launch hostilities But not everyone knows that. successful Ukraine could be a swing- in Europe. In the mid-80's I spent Ukraine has only existed in its present state for the whole of the FSU. It three years at the British Embassy form for less than 20 years. I regularly could demonstrate the benefits of in Vienna, within line of sight of the receive in Kyiv intelligent visitors from democracy, European values and Soviet Embassy. In 1992-1995 I was the UK who are not quite sure which a market-orientated path – as set in Moscow dealing with Russian eco­ side of Russia Ukraine is on, or what against the more authoritarian models nomic reform. You may argue I didn't language they speak there – admitt­ that have prevailed in some countries do a very good job. Then from 1998- edly a tricky issue. So if we say in the region since the collapse of the 2006 I was in Bonn and Berlin dealing Ukraine matters, we can't assume USSR. mainly with economic and EU issues everyone thinks that way. We have to Conversely, if Ukraine fails, it would and watching what had been East make the case. be easy for unelected or undemocratic Germany recover from Communism. I I would argue that the size, popu­ leaders in the region to claim that started work in Kyiv on 14 June 2008 lation and strategic location of Ukraine "western" style governance has no – the day of Paul McCartney's live makes it strongly in the interests of the place around here. concert in Independence Square. So UK, and also of the European Union, That would be bad news not only why are we here today? I think the Ukraine's other neighbours (including for Ukraine but also for its neighbours exam questions for this conference Russia) and other members of the – and for the rest of us who advocate a are: world community, that Ukraine should rules-based democratic system as the 1. Why should we care about Ukraine? be a stable, calm, prosperous, happy most stable and prosperous model for Why does it matter what happens in a country. running a country. country on the opposite side of Europe A second reason Ukraine matters So I would say there are three to the UK? is rather negative. This is that a weak, key reasons why Ukraine matters – 2. What's going right and wrong in dysfunctional or unstable Ukraine could as an important neighbour; as a country Ukraine at the moment? risk seeming to offer threats to its whose stability can contribute to sta­

76 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade bility in the region; and as a potential show there is cause for concern about problems with the customs and tax swing-state for the future of the former the development of democracy in authorities. There is also the fact that Soviet Union. Ukraine. some changes, such as automatic VAT I do not, however, think that the refunds, are repeatedly announced but How Ukraine is doing situation is abysmal or cataclysmic. not comprehensively applied. Then So if that's why Ukraine matters, The Freedom House report still placed there are unexpected new challenges how do we think Ukraine is doing? I am Ukraine, alongside Moldova, as the such as the recently introduced grain conscious that I mustn't answer this freest country in the former Soviet export quotas. Or proposals for a new question too definitively. Otherwise Union. A recent analysis of different grain export monopoly. there won't be any need to continue TV channels reported by the BBC According to Transparency Inter­ the conference. But let's look at a few Monitoring Service concluded that national's Corruption Perceptions areas. several of those which were owned by Index, Ukraine in 2010 was ranked On democracy and human rights, groups or individuals sympathetic to joint 134th most corrupt country out of there has been widespread concern the current administration continued to 178. Less than ideal for a country that that standards of democracy have report in an objective or critical way – aspires to eventual EU membership. deteriorated in Ukraine. Let me men­ albeit not all of them. Ukraine still has All these developments make inve­ tion a few examples: a pretty vibrant and free press; and stors uncertain and deter investment. 2010 Local elections: Baroness freedom of assembly is much better I am not yet convinced that investors Ashton, the EU's High Representative than in most other former Soviet Union sitting down together in a café in Shan­ for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, countries. Civil society, though weak gai to look at all the countries of the said that "the electoral framework and by the western European standards, world would see Ukraine as a top the administration of the elections is well developed compared with some investment market compared with undermined public confidence in the neighbouring countries. eg Poland or Turkey, let alone China electoral process and in the further That's the politics. So what about or India. This really matters because consolidation of democracy in economic reform? Let's ask the IMF. although there are some countries Ukraine". According to them, there have been keen to invest in Ukraine and some Freedom House in January this important achievements in the past which are doing well, there are not year downgraded Ukraine to "partly year on key macro-economic indica­ enough. free", in terms of political rights and tors such as the budget deficit and That hits economic growth. Accor­ civil liberties, having ranked it "free" monetary targets. The IMF also like ding to the IMF, in 2010 Ukraine's every year from 2005 to 2010. Free­ some structural reforms – notably, a economy with its 46 million people was dom House said: "a deterioration in 50% hike in utility tariffs; drafting of worth $137 billion. By contrast, Po­ press freedom, state efforts to curb a pension reform bill; adoption of a land's economy of 38 million people student activism, intimidation of NGOs, new tax code and a new public pro­ was worth $439 billion – three times local elections that were almost univer­ curement law. Much remains to be more. That's where Ukraine belongs sally derided as neither free nor fair, done; but some good progress has and the league it should be playing in. and indications of increased executive been made. Another area to take stock is influence over the judiciary. Ukraine This links into the business cli­ external policy. Before the election of had previously been the only country mate. Again it is possible to point to President Yanukovych, he was often in the non-Baltic former Soviet Union positive changes. Greater macro-eco- depicted as being "pro-Russian". This to earn a Free designation, and its nomic stability. A potentially good new is too simple. President Yanukovych decline represents a major setback for law on public procurement. Promises certainly believes that Ukraine has to democracy in the region." of action on automatic refunds of VAT. have a good working relationship with In recent months we have seen Discussion of lifting moratorium on Russia. In 2010 he extended the lease a spate of what look like politically- sales of agricultural land – this could of the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol motivated criminal investigations and stimulate massive new investment. for a further 25 years, to 2042, with the prosecutions of opposition leaders and The latest European Business Associa­ possibility of a further extension. This members of the previous government. tion survey on 11 March showed mo­ was in exchange for a reduction in the Ukraine's ranking against the dest improvements in perceptions of price of Russian gas supplied to Reporters Without Borders' Press Ukraine's investment attractiveness Ukraine. Freedom Barometer fell from joint 89th over the last three quarters. In 2010 President Yanukovych met in 2009 to 131st in 2010. Against that, we continue to President Medvedev around a dozen In some cases we can argue receive from business reports of times. Ukraine has adopted "non-bloc" about methodology and measurement; corruption; problems with the rule of status and abandoned its application but I think this range of evidence does law and operation of the courts; and for NATO membership. It has agreed

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 77 CUPP in Third Decade CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER to begin demarcation of the land border Sea Breeze and Exercise Rapid integrate with, or to join, the EU. (a bilateral commission has started Trident (the UK is also participating) The UK continues to support working to do this). And Ukraine has • Continued training of Ukrainian Ukraine's EU aspirations. We believe gone quiet about historical issues forces to NATO standards – again, the that Ukraine, as a European country, which Russia prefers not to hear too UK is involved. should have the right, under existing much about. So, to conclude on how Ukraine treaties, to join the EU once it has But we should not exaggerate all is doing on democracy and freedoms; fulfilled the criteria for accession. this. Often, there has been more talk economic reform; the business climate; We're realistic. We have to ackno­ than substantive shifts in Ukrainian external relations; and defence, I'd say wledge that membership remains some policy. "Non-bloc" status excludes there are a host of different indicators way off. But meanwhile the EU can, NATO accession, but it also rules showing movement in different direc­ and should, remain strongly engaged. out Ukrainian membership of the CIS tions – a mixed picture. The EU/Ukraine Association Collective Security Treaty Organisation. Agreement now under negotiation will There has been progress over the land What we should be doing bring about strong integration between border, but there has been no move­ So what should we be doing about the EU and Ukraine. That will include ment as regards delimitation of the all this? The question is actively being a much closer political relationship. more complex and disputed bilateral discussed in Kyiv: in a recent radio It will include an action plan to make maritime border. interview I was asked whether the travel between the EU and Ukraine On economic co-operation the EU should ban visas for oligarchs or easier. But the element that I want to Ukrainians appear cool about a merger politicians who wish to travel on the focus on here is one that I touched on of Gazprom and Naftohaz proposed grounds that their actions were under­ a few moments ago: the DCFTA. by the Russians. Inter-sectoral deals mining Ukraine's democracy. And the The Ukrainian leadership has in eg ship-building and aerospace re­ suggestion is sometimes made that the repeatedly said it wants the DCFTA main entirely on paper. IMF should cut off its loans, or impose signed this year. That is a laudable Nor have the Ukrainian authorities additional conditionality, in order to put ambition: I hope they're serious. show any sign of wanting to accede to pressure on the Ukrainian authorities It's obviously in Ukraine's interest. the customs union of Russia, Belarus in a range of areas. Let's look at the numbers again. The and Kazakhstan. One reason is that This is a super area for discussion EU has a market of 500 million con­ membership of the customs union and one where feelings run high. sumers with an average GNP per would be incompatible with the pro- The debate, as always, is around capita of $32,000. spective EU/Ukraine Deep and Com­ whether it is best to have people inside How likely is it that the DCFTA prehensive Free Trade Agreement the tent where you can influence will happen? The negotiations have (DCFTA) – more on that in a moment. them, or outside the tent in the hope been going on more than three years Recent comments from the Russian that this will punish them and make (with the 16th round held this week in side about the supposedly dire con­ them do what you think is right. Brussels). They are getting tougher as sequences to Ukraine of signing the My own view is that we are still they draw closer to the finishing line. DCFTA have led to talk of Ukrainian- strongly in a keeping-Ukraine-in-the- But that tends to happen in the final Russian relations hitting a new low. tent scenario, i.e. there is still every­ stages of a serious negotiation. What Then there's NATO. Clearly it is thing to play for and we should treat really matters is that Ukraine focuses a matter for Ukraine and for the Ukrai­ Ukraine as a partner rather than a on the bigger picture. What do I mean nian people whether they wish to join pariah. But we should insist on tough by that? NATO and under what conditions. But conditionality for that partnership, par­ The DCFTA is the most ambitious I have been struck over the past 16 ticularly where that involves financial FTA the EU has ever tried to negotiate. months by the fact that military coope­ support or other major gains for Like 'orthodox' FTAs, it envisages tariff ration in some important areas has in Ukraine. liberalisation – in this case beyond fact continued, or in some cases So what does that mean? There what Ukraine negotiated with the EU improved, over the period when Ukraine are several areas where we can work when it joined the WTO in 2008. was actively seeking to join NATO. with and influence Ukraine in a big But it's much more than that. Examples include: way. The DCFTA will require Ukraine to • Ukraine agreeing to give up its The first is through the European align much of its commercial-policy highly-enriched uranium – a major gain Union. I've always seen the EU as a legislation and regulatory frameworks for counter-proliferation efforts world- fantastic civilisation machine. This is with the EU acquis. To a significant wide. Much welcomed in Washington nowhere more true than in its rela- degree, Ukraine will become part of • The fact that military exercises with tionships with countries in its neigh­ the EU single market. That's what I NATO have resumed, eg Exercise bourhood, which have aspirations to mean by "the bigger picture." That's

78 CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM CUPP 2011 NEWSLETTER CUPP in Third Decade what is at stake. The DCFTA is an peacekeeping operations in third focus on is how to make those reforms historic opportunity for Ukraine. countries. Includes in-country teams a reality. In my view this is all about politi­ helping Ukraine move towards NATO We basically see these reforms cal will: the "vision thing." What kind accreditation – eg 4-week training as good for Ukraine and good for our of country do most Ukrainians want courses for naval infantry military-military relations. Ukraine to become, and does the • Training and development of future Summary leadership share that vision? So far defence civilian and military leaders In summary, therefore, I would, I remain optimistic that both the lea­ • UK assistance for development of first, make a case for Ukraine being a dership and the people of Ukraine feel non-commissioned officers country of great strategic importance, more attracted on balance to the Euro­ • A peacekeeping English project and one whose stability, democracy pean model than to any other kind. which has taught over 5,000 officers and prosperity we should do every­ If political will at the highest level – to speak English thing in our ability to underpin. That's meaning the President and the Prime • Providing training through the British not altruism. So far as the UK is concer­ Minister – remains strong to move Military Advisory and Training Team ned, that in turn will help support our towards a DCFTA, I believe that has a based in twin objectives of ensuring our own good chance of happening. • A special Defence Adviser who works stability and prosperity. Another key area of action for in the Ministry of Defence in Kyiv. Second, I would argue that the us is the macro-economic financial It's all good, crunchy stuff situation inside Ukraine presents a assistance being provided by the The position of the UK remains number of challenges, including in key International Monetary Fund. The UK that Ukraine can become a member areas of human rights and democracy, is of course an IMF share-holder. That of NATO if that's what the Ukrainian but that some things are going right means we will continue to press for the people want. At the moment they have too. We are not yet at crisis point but strict application of IMF conditionality voted in a government in a fair election need to remain closely engaged and in the current programme. That will which does not seem to want it. But the to continue to make the case for the entail difficult reforms. But that is what real point is that Ukraine has a highly type of reforms we wish to see. is needed to create the conditions for developed relationship with NATO, Third, I would argue that we po­ sustained economic recovery. Ukraine institutionalised in the NATO/Ukraine ssess many strong mechanisms to cannot and I am sure does not expect Commission and a series of Annual encourage and influence Ukraine. other IMF share-holders to give it National Programmes, which oversee We should use them. Thank you very something for nothing. the process of reform to NATO stan­ much! Another area where we can help dards within Ukraine. What we should 7 April 2011 reform is the Ukrainian energy sector. Ukraine probably has big undeveloped gas reserves both in the Black Sea and on land, including unconventional gas. Reform, including liberalisation of gas prices and other reforms required under the Energy Community Treaty which Ukraine has now ratified, would improve incentives to increase produc­ tion. It would also stimulate energy effi­ ciency – Ukraine remains one of the least energy efficient countries in the world. Both would reduce dependence on imported energy. A final key area of cooperation is military. There's a lot the UK can continue to do to work closely with Ukraine to help its armed forces to reform and to make them more capable of integrating into, and working with, NATO forces. That includes: • Developing Ukrainian military capa­ city and helping Ukraine to get into a position where it can support Quebec city mural. From L to R: Stacy Tsarkova, Artem Roik, Anatoliy Dzeman.

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Notes for Remarks by The Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP (Wascana) Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada on the occasion of the 120th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada October 24th, 2011, Ottawa

the constant, nation-building quest fair and open. Thank you co-chairs, Reverend for inclusion, tolerance, and the The justice system must not be a Fathers, Madame Johnston, visiting accommodation of diversity. tool to selectively silence Opposition. ministers, and the Ukrainian Canadian Ukrainians-Canadians have Our international assistance Congress: worked so hard to preserve their (CIDA) must refocus to better Good evening. My apologies for language, culture and traditions, even support civil society and democratic the late arrival tonight. But nonetheless, amidst suppression in their homeland. development and accountability. sincere congratulations are due upon You have preserved the sacred There must be robust election this auspicious occasion. memory of the Holodomor, even when monitoring. Coming from a province whose in Ukraine there was denial. And you The freedom and independence beginnings were deeply impacted have always reminded the world of of the press must be assured. And by early Ukrainian immigrants, and that deep desire for freedom that organizations like Radio-Canada whose current success is influenced burned in the hearts of Ukrainians International need to have the daily by a large population of Ukrainian while their country was occupied by resources to begin broadcasting again heritage – it is a pleasure to share the Soviet Union. into eastern Europe: to reinforce in this celebration of 120 years of Here in Canada, Ukrainian- crucial democratic principles. Ukrainian settlement in Canada. Canadians have been at the vanguard In all these works, and more, From those two brave souls of work to enshrine multiculturalism in I have no doubt the UCC and the Eleniak and Pylypiw in 1891, there our Constitution; to improve our human Ukrainian community in Canada will has grown a dynamic and powerful rights laws and to defend progressive play a vital leadership role. Ukrainian Canadian community of 1.2 immigration; and to lead the way in Tonight, on behalf of Mr. Rae and million people – a population greater the proper recognition of injustices the Liberal Party of Canada, may I than six of our provinces. like the sorry internment of Ukrainians say a simple "thank you" for all that Ukrainian-Canadian's are: in Canada. you have done, and will do, for nation- – Premiers and Governors For all of this, Canada is grateful. building -- both here in Canada, and Generals I may be the only Canadian in that beloved land half-a-world away – Chief Justices and Ministers Finance Minister to have opened which holds our respect and deep – Entrepreneurs, professionals, a Canadian Budget Speech with a affection. scientists and teachers. statement about Ukraine. That was Thank you. – Olympic athletes, hockey in 2004 and 2005, when the world players, astronauts and entertainers. watched with both apprehension – thousands-upon-thousands of and hope as the Orange Revolution The work is not yet done, hard working citizens and taxpayers unfolded. the struggle is not over, who contribute every day in myriad Now seven years later, the work is the victory is not fully won. ways to the betterment of their families not yet done, the struggle is not over, and communities. the victory is not fully won. Canada must stand with the Canada is so fortunate to benefit Canada must stand with the indomitable spirit of the from this immense human wealth. indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian Ukrainian people – to oppose The Ukrainian Canadian people – to oppose the reversal of the reversal of progress community embodies the spirit of progress and to reinforce their march and to reinforce the march Canada – a respect for freedom, forward. forward. democracy, and human rights, and Democratic participation must be

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Address by the Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP at Ukrainian Day on the Hill, October 24, 2011

Dyakuyu, Dobriy vechir. Thank you the first Ukrainian-Canadian appointed who came here as nation-builders Senator, Reverend Fathers, Minister to a Cabinet, represent how one or two but faced prejudice instead. It is so Kulynyak, parliamentary colleagues, waves of Ukrainian immigration gave important for us, as Paul Rodgers Thank you Raynell [Andreychuk] fruit to generation upon generation of reminds us, to continue to nurture the for all you have done for Canada successful Canadians in every field. relationship between Canada and the and Ukraine. And thank you to the It is no accident that as the Ukraine – a relationship dating back Ukrainian Canadian Congress and Minister of Multiculturalism I have over a century. all of the organizations and sponsors created the Paul Yuzyk award to I am proud that Canada has always for making today's Ukrainian Day on celebrate excellence in the promotion stood at the forefront of recognizing the Hill possible – for coming to help of Canadian multiculturalism. I want and defending the democratic and us celebrate, here in the heart of our us to remember that the vision for independent rights of Ukraine. nation’s capital, a cultural community Canada's multiculturalism was given Canada was the first Western country whose contribution to Canada is birth to by a son of the Ukrainian- to recognize Ukraine's independence. literally incalculable – in every possible Canadian community who said, "this is Canada has provided the largest field. not merely a bi-cultural country, it is a number of international scrutineers When we Canadians think about multicultural country": that those who at the last two Ukrainian presidential our national story, when we think come from Ukraine and every other elections. Ukraine is the only European about our positive experiences with corner of the world have a full and country which continues to have a immigration – with pluralism, with equal standing as Canadians. Canadian development assistance multiculturalism – one community As I mentioned to Minister program run by CIDA to help promote comes to mind: and that is the Kulynyak today when we met, being transparency in the Ukrainian public- Ukrainian community. I say this a kid who grew up in The Prairies, service. Canada was the first Western because we know the roots of this Ukrainian's cultural contribution to government to recognize the genocidal community, which date back to Canada wasn't some kind of exotic nature of the Holodomor, the famine over a century ago. Those people aspect of diversity – it is who we are. genocide. who struggled against the tide, who I grew up eating cabbage-rolls and As the Prime Minister did last year overcame adversity, who came to this perogies like it was Western Canadian during his visit to Kyiv and Lviv, we country and settled the West in the food. In this sense, Ukrainian culture Canadians must continue to champion harshest circumstances possible. has become Canadian culture and this democratic values and beliefs so Clifford Sifton put in a call for is what our multiculturalism is about: that Ukrainians and Canadians can hearty people, people of courage, the coming together and sharing of together aspire to the full enjoyment people of backbone who could break what is best about our background. of freedom, democracy, human rights the virgin soil of Canada's unsettled This is why I was proud to come and the rule of law. West. And by the thousands they to an agreement with the Ukrainian J'encourage tous les membres de came – "the men of sheep skin coats" Canadian Congress, the Ukrainian la communauté Ukraino-canadienne they were called, crossing Europe, Committee Foundation of Taras à partager leur succès, leur succès crossing the Atlantic, and crossing Shevchenko, and the Ukrainian d’intégration du Multiculturalisme, des Canada to the newest part of the "New Civil Liberties association to finally richesses culturelles avec toutes les World". They gave birth to Canada all and formally recognize the injustice communautés culturelles au Canada throughout the Western Prairies. And experienced in internment camps of et tous les nouveaux canadiens ainsi their sons and daughters went on to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Several qu’avec ceux de longue date. On be successful and contribute to every thousands of ethnic Ukrainians were va continuer à solidifier la solidarité field of human endeavour. unjustly and wrongly interned as démocratique entre les peuples One person who personified this enemy aliens during the First World canadiens et les peuples ukrainiens. Ukrainian-Canadian story was the first War, and I look forward to attending Merci beaucoup and thank you Canadian of Ukrainian origin appointed the opening and unveiling of our very much. to the Senate of Canada, the Hon. Paul National Historic Monument at Spirit Yuzyk. He and the Hon. Michael Starr, Lake next month: to remember those

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Supreme Court of Canada

Oksana MAYBA Ivan Franko National University of Lviv Intern to Ted Opitz, MP for Etobicoke Centre, Ontario 2011 William and Antonina Bazylewych Scholarship recipient

to the Main Court Room – where We visited the Parliamentary hearings with the Supreme Court Library and there we took a group Judges take place. The room was photo. After such an interesting tour On Monday September 26, CUPP very inspiring and well-equipped for and dramatic trial, and in anticipation Interns visited the Supreme Court of hearings. It had chairs for journalists of a tasty lunch at the Parliamentary Canada. The building is impressively and students from the law faculties, restaurant, we snapped some photos spacious and beautiful. Our tour as well as a room for interpreters and of our group performing a famous began with a stop at the Appeal Court the public. It is dissappointing that the Cirque du Soleil manouvre called Room. After ten minutes of continuous public is not allowed to take pictures "CUPPers in the air". picture-taking, seated in the Judge’s in the Judge's chair. chair and in group-photos, our guided- tour began. Out tour-guide outlined the brief history of the Supreme Court and the operation of the judicial system in Canada. Then she suggested that we stage a mock trial: with a victim ( played by our CUPP Footbal Star - Vasyl Lenko), an accused (Jaroslava Barbieri – how appropriate), defender (Oksana Dekhtiarova - whose personal motto is, "there is no truth where there is no goodness"), prosecutor (Stacy Tsarkova – one of our coordinators) and his Honour, the Judge (Oleksandr Zheka- a fan of Arthur Schopenhauer), in the leading roles. According to our mock trial, Vasyl's shoes were missing and he suspected that Jaroslava stole them. Supreme Court of Canada. Despite Prosecutor Stacy's skillful and relentless questioning of the accused Jaroslava, her defence lawyer Oksana, and Jaroslava herself, did a thourough job of persuasively arguing Jaroslava's innocence. Eventually, the Jury concluded that Jaroslava had nothing to do with missing shoes and found her innocent. It is too bad that Judge Oleksandr did not have a gavel (judges do not use them in Canada) so as to add a more dramatic effect to the trial. Nevertheless, we were impressed with the skills of our CUPP would-be lawyers. After the mock trial, we moved CUPP 2011 Interns practice flying fish lessons.

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Visit to the British High Commission

Yulia BONDARENKO Kyiv-Mohyla University Intern to Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris–Moose Mountain 2011 Dr. Maria Fischer Slysh Scholarship recipient

Friendly atmosphere, insightful crisis in the Euro zone. Mr. Clive dialogue, and professionalism are Wright told us that sovereign debt the features that CUPP interns will management is now the number one remember most about their Embassy problem in Europe and the UK, even The employment priority programs Series meetings at the British High though the UK has not adopted the in the UK are currently focused on Commission on November 4. Euro as its currency (most likely, it will job creation for young people, among We were pleasantly surprised to not adopt the Euro for the next five whom the unemployment rate is about see Halloween decorations were still in years). With an average debt level of 15%. place at the British Embassy when we 85% of GDP (Greece – 120%, Italy The last issue we discussed was arrived for our meeting. This provided – 130%), European countries would the peacekeeping missions of the the Embassy and our meeting with a definitely have to make substantial UK. It was mentioned that nowadays much welcomed informal and relaxing public spending cuts. We were it is less costly to run military projects atmosphere. pleasantly surprised to find that the jointly, and that is why the UK closely We were greeted by Commission officers were also interested in hearing cooperates with other European Officers who specialize in different our opinions concerning the reasons countries in this area. Mr. Clive Wright areas: Corin Robertson (Deputy High for, and possible solutions to, the EU joked that the UK did not manage to Commissioner), Clive Wright, Sam zone crisis. A few interns agreed that export democracy to some countries Pass, and Kevin Farrell (Foreign the main reason for the current crisis as successfully as it did to Canada. Policy Team), and Nathan Skolski was poor risk management. However, Our meeting at the British High (Media Relations). Having such a it is very complicated to find a way out Commission was both interesting and diverse group of experts meet with us of the crisis due to the fact of recent informative – a great start to our last was considerate and educational as slow EU growth and a necessity for Friday in Ottawa. the officers were thoroughly prepared debt financing. to answer the questions that we sent Another topic we the Embassy prior to our meeting. The discussed with Kevin officers demonstrated a keen interest Faron was the role of in the CUPP Program and asked us the Commonwealth. Mr. for a history of our organization. Faron told us that the Afterwards, Ms. Corin Robertson Commonwealth is still a useful told us about the role of the British High organization, a platform for Commission in Canada. We learned sharing common values for from her introductory remarks that a democratic development and High Commission is the name of the economic/social cooperation. British Embassy in any country which Besides an educational is a member of the Commonwealth of scholarship program within nations. the Commonwealth states, In Canada, the British High Mr. Faron also mentioned the Commission has Consulates and UK's assistance to Tuvalu Trade Offices in Montreal, Toronto, in paying their rent for a UN Calgary, and Vancouver. Ms. office in New York. Robertson outlined that currently the Our discussion then most extensive cooperation between turned to unemployment the UK and Canada is in the sphere of trends in the UK. With an trade and investment. unemployment rate of 7.9% After the opening remarks of (US – 9%, Canada – 7.3%), the Deputy High Commissioner, the the UK is now facing their officers answered our questions. The greatest unemployment crisis Maryna Iarochevych and Oleksandr Ulianov first question was related to the debt in the last seventeen years. during Terry Fox Run in Ottawa.

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Our Visit to the Russian Embassy

Yulia BONDARENKO Kyiv-Mohyla University Intern to Ed Komarnicki, MP for Souris–Moose Mountain 2011 Dr. Maria Fischer Slysh Scholarship recipient

the language that was spoken to us. felt like we were talking to a Soviet When I entered the room, I heard the professor. There was also a very Ambassador talking to our interns uncomfortable feeling of being Our visit to the Russian Embassy in Russian. As I learned later, he watched by the "Big Brother" Embassy in Canada was a highly anticipated addressed somebody asking what staff members who surrounded us. event, as we were very interested in language would be appropriate for I couldn't really understand why finding out how we Ukrainians would the meeting, to which a reply was Denys Sienik, second secretary to the be greeted by the Russian officials. voiced that Russian would be suitable Ukrainian Embassy, came with us. He The first thing I found to be strange – however, the details of this still didn’t introduce us, nor did he talk at was that there were no chairs in the remain unclear to me. I suppose all during the meeting. He even sat meeting room. A few conclusions the lack of resistance to the use of down on a sofa in the next room when could be drawn from this fact. Firstly, Russian could be explained by the he got tired of standing while Mr. either the Russian Embassy's officials goodwill of some of our interns to be Mamedov was still talking with us. thought that we didn't intend to stay "diplomatically polite" (meaning, that When we asked the Ambassador for a long time, or they didn't want us each intern understands Russian, about the Magnitskiy Case, he to stay for a long time. In fact, it was and by being invited to the Embassy, provided us with a very interesting very hard to stand for nearly one-hour- it was a gesture of "politeness" to answer. Firstly, Mr. Mamedov said and-a-half after such a long walk to the communicate in Russian). I highly that the number-one problem in young Embassy, and especially after such a praise the position of Olia Shudrak democracies is corruption. Secondly, busy working day. who started questioning Mr. Mamedov he said that by blacklisting Russian The second issue that put me in Ukrainian. When he couldn’t officials, Western democracies in an uncomfortable position was understand, Olia switched to English. "don't stimulate the development of The Ambassador didn't express any democracy in Russia." Why? Because confusion and easily answered in the blacklisting of officials was followed English. by the cutting of lawyer-exchange In his introductory remarks, Mr. programs. It seems that the only Mamedov mentioned that the country way Russia can learn to transform that is most significant to Russia is democratically is to send their lawyers Ukraine. After a few greeting words, for training to Canada! Mr. Mamedov told us a story about The other observation that struck the importance of learning foreign me was the absence of the Canadian languages. flag next to the Russian one. It came as a bit of surprise to As we were saying "goodbye", us to find that although we had sent Mr. Mamedov told us to respect and questions prior to our meeting, they love our parents, and especially our seemed to have be neglected. After grandparents. his short introduction, the Ambassador Despite the fact that I was a asked us if we had any questions. bit disappointed with the meeting, I Given that we were not allowed to ask think future CUPPers should visit the questions about Ukrainian-Russian Russian Embassy because it provides relations, we mostly asked about a very unique opportunity to learn the Russian diaspora in Canada and about our neighbour. Near CN Tower, Toronto. Russia's foreign policy. While the From Left to Right: Ustyna Mykytyuk, questions were fully answered, it Nataliia Kalyn.

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My study and life at Bocconi University

Olha ZADOROZHNA Bocconi University, Milano, Italia 2011 Skovoroda Scholarship recipient

Studying abroad is truly an enriching the selection of research topics. Some experience. It gives students the of my classmates are writing their opportunity to be daring, to learn Ph.D dissertations on Environmental, a new language, to understand a Trade, and other kinds of Law. I, on the new culture, and to meet interesting other hand, have chosen to specialize similar interests and passions. I people from all over the world. It also in Development Economics. believe it is only a matter of time provides a fresh perspective on one's For me, a native-born Ukrainian, before a new leader is born and young future. Graduates with a solid cross- it is a great opportunity to contribute people rebel against the "old regimes" cultural education are probably the to the development of my own country and autocracies. The fuel for such most sought after on the international through research which is primarily transformation will be an education labour market, as they are believed about Ukraine. I think young Ukrainian and a desire to keep up with the rest to have personal flexibility and broad people should be encouraged to go of the western world in development horizons. Being an international abroad, experience western-style and prosperity. student myself, I am really happy to education, and then try to change Ukrainians who study or live have had the opportunity to travel things for the better at home. In my abroad have a special mission – to abroad for my education. view, new generations of Ukrainians tell other nations about Ukraine and Currently, I am studying for – people who travel, who are open- how Ukrainians are generous, open, my Ph.D in International Law and minded and willing to undertake friendly and hardworking people. They Economics at Bocconi University changes – will be a main driving force are representatives and ambassadors in . This is a private Italian in the reform and progress of Ukraine. of Ukraine, and they should always University that was established at the Nowadays, in the era of the remember that foreigners meet them beginning of the twentieth-century internet and social networking, it has not only as individuals but as Ukraine by Ferdinando Bocconi, a wealthy become very easy to express yourself itself. merchant. At the time, it was the only and gather around you people with university in Italy to grant a degree in Economics. Today, Bocconi University is one of the most renowned universities in Italy and Europe. It gives to its students and employees great opportunities for research and developing initiatives. Many conferences and research seminars are organized at the university that give students the opportunity to meet famous professors, researchers, and businessmen. Students are encouraged to develop their own research ideas and professors are always willing to provide guidance. Moreover, being a part of many international research projects and networks, Bocconi University provides a great start to a young researcher like myself. My Ph.D degree is a three-year program that grants much flexibility in CUPP 2011 Interns rehearse birthday Greetings to CUPP Director on YOUTUBE.

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CUPP 2011 meeting Senator Andreychuk. From left to right: Oleksandr Zheka, Victoria Nazarova, Daryna Shevchenko, Marta Lesiv, Natalya Kalyn, Lubomyr Nahirny, Tetyana Matsyuk, Oksana Mayba, Amet Seitibraimov, Maryna Iaro- shevych, Andriy Mironenko, Olesia Kompaniiets, Oleksandr Ulianov, Senator Raynell Andreychuk, Rimma El Joueidi, Iryna Pushchyk, Anatolii Dzeman, Nas- tia Filipiuk, Alexandra Shkandrij, Iuliia Bondarenko, Ustyna Mykytyuk, Anatoliy Mintenko, Olya Shudrak, Vira Makovii, Klavdia Tatar, Olena Suk, Jaroslava Barbieri, Oleg Shemetov. Former President Viktor Yushchenko with Fulbright Scholar Kaley Hanenkrat in Kyiv.

Kaley Hanenkrat with Yulia Bondarenko near Museum of Civilisations. Kyiv's Golden Gate. From Left to Right: Marta Leskiv, Olesia Kompaniiets, Olena Suk.

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Inauguration ceremonies of the John Yaremko Chair at the University of Toronto. L to R.: Ihor Bardyn, Meric Gertler (Dean of Faculty of Arts & Iryna Pushchyk and her MP Mark Warawa Science), Dr. David Naylor (President of the University of Toronto), Prof. at the CUPP Ukrainian Day celebrations at Robert Magocsi (John Yaremko Chair of Ukrainian Studies), with Sisters of the Ukrainian Embassy. John Yaremko, Jeanette Cooke, Lucy Migus and Anne Holota. Faculty Club, November 9, 2010.

L to R: Louise Temerty, Ihor Bardyn, Kames Temerty at the establishment of the John Yaremko Chair at the University of Toronto, and the Chair at 30 Tribute. Faculty Club, November 9, 2010.

Ihor Bardyn and Prof. Daria Darewych (York University Ukrainian Studies Program) at the establishment of the John Yaremko Chair at the University of Toronto and the Chair at 30 Celebrations. Faculty Club, November 9, 2010.

CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 87 So, I cannot say that I am sat- those I know. I guess, the fact that isfied or dissatisfied the elections we have been linked for centuries results. I do not have a common in different ways, and it is quite stu- opinion on the subject. pid not to recognize it. I do not re- ally like the degree of nationalism in G: –Do you see any hope for Ukraine, though I have never lived changes in the political situa- in a newly independent country, so I tion? cannot judge here; and again, it re- A: – Frankly speaking, I do not; fers only to Ukrainians whom I know I believe we are now in the political personally. I cannot say anything gridlock. Well, probably, there could about all the others. have been a revolutionary way out. What really hurts me is to see Although I personally do not believe how some young Ukrainians treat it is possible in the current situation veterans and the degree of neofas- in Russia. Fortunately because the cism in some parts of the country, outcome of such revolutions can be but it is not only Ukrainian problem, unpredictable, especially in such big unfortunately. country as Russia. Also, no one is Ganna Tselikovska sure for the moment, that the coun- G: – What is the reason that University of Vaasa () try needs big changes. The truth is in 2004 the Orange Revolution University of Dnipropertrovsk there is no clear alternative for what took place in Ukraine, while in we have now. Probably, this uncer- 2011 the revolution in Russia Russian Youth’s Political tainty comes from lack of informa- failed? Concerns tion, of links between people and A: – Well, I do not know the Two interviews with Russian power. reasons for the Ukrainian Orange young people Revolution at all, not only why it was G:–How would you assess successful. As for Russia, I would Interview with AlenaLazuk (23), the actions of Russian opposi- not say there was even something Master’s student in Intercultural tion? Do you think it has capable close to the revolution. There was Studies in Communication and Ad- personalities able to take power? nothing to fail, basically. There is a ministration, University of Vaasa, A: – Basically, I have already possibility that it has not been over Finland replied above. I would not call all yet, in March we have presidential those people a real opposition. elections. Though, I hope it will pro- Ganna: – What is your as- It has a very big weakness – it is ceed as quietly as possible in the sessment of the last parliamen- more “against someone”, not “for current situation. tary elections in Russia? someone”. Or, it can be called “for Alena: – I cannot say that I have whatever it will be, but not this one”. Interview with Elena Albutova a definite opinion on the last parlia- Moreover, in the current opposition (25), Media worker, Multilingual mentary elections. On one hand, there all the parties except one (the newspaper Borders off (www.bor- they seem to be rigged up to some United Russia), and they do not dersoff.ru), Ulyanovsk, Russia point, on the other, the United Rus- have a leader or coordinator capa- sia Party still has the parliamentary ble of uniting people and changing Ganna: – What is your as- majority. However, it does not have the way things are. sessment of the last parliamen- the constitutional majority anymore, tary elections in Russia? so parties have to form coalitions to G: –What is your attitude to- Elena:– Nowadays it is more approve any bill. At the same time wards Ukraine and the Ukrain- and more difficult to distinguish the final decision is still made by ians? truth and justice. This mainly refers United Russia because even if all A: –I have normal attitude to- to politics, and the elections are not the others form a coalition, they do wards Ukraine and Ukrainians. the exception. It is difficult to talk ob- not have the necessary minimum of I have no special opinion about jectively about the last parliamen- votes to pass the law. Ukrainians in general, except for tary elections in Russia because

88 the media, Internet, word of mouth, G: – Do you see any hope for G: – What is your attitude movements and activities – many changes in the political situation? towards Ukraine and the Ukrain- “platforms” were overflown with E:– I hope that the changes will ians? misleading information. It turned come. It is the only thing I can say. E:–Ukraine is certainly a beauti- out the other day that many videos ful country with rich history, culture, about falsifications were edited and G:– How would you assess and traditions. It appeals to me. I broadcasted from an U.S.-regis- the actions of the Russian op- love the Ukrainian language. Many tered server. Unfortunately, media position? Do you think it has ca- of my friends and good friends in does not destroy stereotypes. On pable personalities able to take one way or another connected to the contrary it promotes spread of power? Ukraine. In this context I do not stereotypes. E:–Russian opposition does want to talk about politics because I cannot but mention one more not walk its talk. People need the it destroys the friendship. point – globalization. Elections al- result not empty promises. It was ways were the national concern. this way before. Today there are G: – What is the reason that However, nowadays they have in- new figures at the Russian politi- in 2004 the Orange Revolution ternational features and geopoliti- cal arena. They come out of hiding, took place in Ukraine, while in cians are trying to decide issues of and someone is likely interested in 2011 the revolution in Russia the country, which they are not citi- this process. failed? zens of. I always support fair choice The most important thing is that E:–I do not think that the 2011 and fair elections. the power should be taken not for revolution in Russia failed. It was I would like to say that one can- the sake of itself but for sake of peo- the first step, we can see it from the not stay noninvolved, it is neces- ple. So far I do not see such persons recent events. It can be rightly said sary to make a commitment. To my among the opposition. There are that this is not a civil revolution, but mind, at the Russian political arena some worthy personalities. Howev- an orange one. we lack a new strong player who er, to my mind, they are not a part of would pursue national interests. the direct opposition.

Commoners and Team CUPP group photo after the 2011 “COMMON CUP Competition in the OZ DOME” Commoners 3 Team CUPP 2. Wait till next year!! PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES, CANADA-UKRAINE PARLIAMENTARY PROGRAM 2011

University of Rome, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla University, University of Lviv, 1303 Ostroh Academy, 1576 1618 1661 Jaroslava BARBIERI Kateryna SIMAK Yuliya BONDARENKO Vasyl LENKO Tetyana MATSYUK Marta LESIV Artem ROIK Oksana MAYBA Stanislava TSARKOVA Anatolii MINTENKO Oleksandr ZHEKA Ustyna MYKYTYUK Olya SHUDRAK Olesia STASIV

Lomonosov Moscow University of Kharkiv, Yaroslav the Wise Kazan Federal Moscow State Linguistic State University, 1755 1804 National Law Academy of University, 1804 University, 1804 Andriy MIRONENKO Oleg SHEMETOV Ukraine, 1804 Klavdia TATAR Victoria NAZAROVA Anastasiia FILIPIUK Daryna SHEVCHENKO

Humboldt University of University of Toronto, Taras Shevchenko Yuriy Fedkovych Kyiv Polytechnic Berlin, 1810 1827 National University of National University of University, 1898 Olya SHUDRAK Alexandra Kyiv, 1834 Chernivtsi, 1875 Rimma EL JOUEIDI SHKANDRIJ Anatoliy DZEMAN Natalya KALYN Olesia KOMPANIIETS Lyubomyr NAHIRNIY Vira MAKOVII Stanislava TSARKOVA

Karpenko Karyi Kyiv Vadym Hetman National Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Catholic University of Flensburg, National University of Economic University of National University of University, 1929 1946 the Arts, 1904 Kyiv, 1906 Luhansk, 1921 Olesia STASIV Oksana Iryna PUSHCHYK Olena SUK Oksana DEKHTIAROVA DEKHTIAROVA Petro SHOPIN

Ternopil National University of Maastricht, 1976 Vasyl Stefanyk Kyiv School of Economic University, Maryna IAROSHEVYCH Precarpathian National Economics, 1996 1966 University, 1992 Amet SEITIBRAIMOV Oleksandr ULIANOV Nataliya KALYN