Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce

Annual General Meeting 2026

Join us for the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC) Annual General Meeting—an evening dedicated to reflecting on our achievements and setting the course for future initiatives that strengthen Canada–Ukraine economic ties.

This year’s AGM will provide valuable insights into CUCC’s impactful work and strategic priorities, highlighting the key efforts advancing bilateral trade, investment, and Ukraine’s economic recovery and modernization. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of CUCC’s advocacy initiatives, partnerships, and collaborative projects designed to support businesses operating between Canada and Ukraine during this pivotal time.

A highlight of the evening will be a powerful Fireside Chat with a prominent guest speaker (to be announced soon), offering timely insights and forward-looking perspectives at a defining moment for Canada–Ukraine economic cooperation.

The program will conclude with a networking reception, offering an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships within the Canada–Ukraine business community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, contribute, and help shape the future of Canada–Ukraine economic cooperation. Secure your spot today and be part of this important event.

Swing for a Cause!

Join us for the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament on May 28, 2026 at the beautiful Lionhead Golf & Country Club – Masters Course!

Gather your colleagues, clients, and friends for an afternoon of great golf, networking, and community—while supporting an important cause. All proceeds will go to Unite with Ukraine.

Event Schedule
🏌️ Registration – 12:30 PM
🥪 Lunch – 1:00 PM
⛳ Shotgun Start – 2:00 PM
🍽 Dinner & Auction – 7:00 PM

Whether you’re coming for the competition, the camaraderie, or the cause, it’s going to be a fantastic day on the greens!

📩 For registration options and sponsorship packages:
Email omandyuk@cucc.ca

Registration Link

Let’s tee off together and make a difference!

Ukraine is becoming an increasingly relevant destination for critical-minerals and mining investment. According to current Ukrainian Geological Survey investor materials, Ukraine holds 25 of the EU’s 34 critical raw materials, with opportunities across lithium, graphite, titanium, rare earths and other strategic resources.

‎For Canadian stakeholders, this creates a timely opportunity for deeper engagement. Canada is one of the world’s leading mining jurisdictions, with an updated critical-minerals list covering 34 minerals and critical-mineral exploration spending reaching CAD 2.1 billion in 2024, representing 51% of total mineral exploration spending. Canada’s role as a global mining hub is further reinforced by platforms such as PDAC, which gathered more than 32,000 participants in 2026.

‎At the same time, Ukraine is advancing reforms to improve transparency in subsoil use, streamline licensing procedures, and attract investment into strategic sectors. International initiatives, including cooperation with financial institutions and recovery mechanisms, are creating additional pathways for project development and long-term partnerships. The United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF), which identifies mining among its strategic sectors, further reinforces the investment case.

‎Against this backdrop, we invite you to join the webinar “Critical Minerals & Mining in Ukraine: Investment Opportunities for Canadian Partners”, organized by UkraineInvest and the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce. The event will explore Ukraine’s critical-minerals potential, investment pipelines, permitting and data access, as well as practical next steps for Canada-Ukraine cooperation in the mining sector.

‎The event is organized with the support of the Embassy of Ukraine to Canada and the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.

The event will be particularly relevant for:

• Canadian and international mining companies
• Investors and financial institutions
• Government representatives and industry associations
• Project sponsors and Ukrainian companies seeking strategic partnerships
• Legal, technical and investment advisers working with mining, natural resources and recovery projects

Key discussion topics:

• Canada-Ukraine: strengthening resilience of supply chains together
• Priority mining projects and investment opportunities in Ukraine’s critical minerals sector
• Ukraine’s investment landscape in critical minerals and mining: opportunities and entry points
• Strategic resources for recovery: the role of critical minerals in Ukraine’s economic growth
• Financing Ukraine’s recovery: how the URIF can support critical minerals and mining projects
• Financing and de-risking mining investments in Ukraine: instruments available to investors

Speakers:

• Andrii Plakhotniuk, Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada

• Matt Simpson, CEO, Black Iron

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

• Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (TBC)

• Maryna Khlystun, CEO, UkraineInvest

• Dr. Genevieve Marquis, Executive Director, Central Division, Geological Survey of Canada, Natural Resources Canada

• State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources of Ukraine (TBC)

• DFC (TBC)

• Tetiana Dzhumurat, Associate Director, Natural Resources, Metals and Mining, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

• Olga Vovk, Senior Regional Manager, Europe, Export Development Canada

• Moderator: Myroslav Chwaluk, Partner at Fasken

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Registration