On September 22, 2025, the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC) was proud to co-host the webinar “Investment Opportunities for Canadian Companies in Ukraine” together with UkraineInvest – Ukraine Investment Promotion Office, the Embassy of Canada to Ukraine, and the Embassy of Ukraine to Canada.

The event brought together nearly 100 Canadian companies, along with government officials, business leaders, and international investors, to explore Ukraine’s expanding potential as an attractive and secure investment destination.

Key Insights and Discussion Topics

Participants received practical guidance and the latest market intelligence on:

• Robust investor protection and facilitation, supported by UkraineInvest

• State investment incentives offering up to 30 % reimbursement for significant private investments in key sectors

• Insurance solutions to mitigate war-related risks

• Strategic growth sectors for Canadian companies: manufacturing, energy (including biogas and biomethane), logistics, transport, warehousing, electronic communications, extractive industries, healthcare, and research & development

• Real-world case studies from Canadian and international firms already operating in Ukraine

These insights equipped Canadian companies with practical tools, networking opportunities, and actionable information to support their market entry and long-term participation in Ukraine’s recovery and development.

Distinguished Speakers

The webinar featured an impressive roster of speakers, including:

• Andrii Plakhotnyuk, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada

• Zenon Potoczny, President, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce

• Pavlo Kartashov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine

• Maryna Khlystun, Head of Department of Investment Attraction and Interaction with International Organizations, Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine

• Roman Waschuk, Business Ombudsman

• Oleksandr Melnychenko, Acting Executive Director of UkraineInvest

They were joined by UkraineInvest experts, as well as senior representatives from IFC, DFC, MIGA (World Bank Group), Coca-Cola HBC, Bayer, Astarta-Kyiv, and others. The discussion was expertly moderated by Kira Spyrydonova, Director General of the Department of Economic Diplomacy at Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Strengthening Partnerships

This webinar also underscored UkraineInvest’s commitment to active engagement with international business associations. Partnerships with the World Congress of Ukrainian Lawyers, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the Embassy of Canada exemplify the growing ecosystem supporting foreign investment. UkraineInvest also invites Ukrainian diaspora business associations to join these efforts, recognizing their crucial role in expanding Ukraine’s investment opportunities.

CUCC President Zenon Potoczny shared insights as one of the featured speakers, reinforcing CUCC’s mission to connect Canadian enterprises with the opportunities and resources needed to thrive in Ukraine.

Watch the Full Recording

Canadian companies and investors who missed the live event can watch the full webinar recording here: Investment Opportunities for Canadian Companies in Ukraine – YouTube