On April 13th, Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (CUCC), in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), was pleased to host a high-level roundtable in Toronto bringing together EBRD First Vice President Greg Guyett and leading Canadian companies interested in contributing to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
The discussion comes at a critical time, as Ukraine continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. Since February 2022, the EBRD has deployed €9.1 billion ($9.8 billion) in Ukraine, underscoring its pivotal role in supporting the country’s economic stability, infrastructure rebuilding, and long-term modernization.
During the roundtable, Mr. Guyett shared valuable insights into the EBRD’s strategic priorities in Ukraine and highlighted concrete ways in which Canadian companies can engage in projects supported by the Bank. The session provided a meaningful platform for dialogue, enabling participants to explore opportunities for collaboration and better understand the financial and institutional mechanisms available to support investment in Ukraine.
The CUCC extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Guyett for his visit to Toronto and for his leadership in advancing the EBRD’s impactful work in Ukraine.
The roundtable brought together a distinguished group of participants, including Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Andrii Plakhotniuk; Canada’s representative to the Business Advisory Council of the G7 Countries’ Ukraine Donor Platform, Roman Dubczak, and representatives from the Business Council of Canada, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, BlackBerry, Aecon Group Inc., ATCO Frontec, Hatch, AtkinsRéalis, Dexterra Group, and Northern Transformer Corporation, demonstrating strong Canadian private sector interest in Ukraine’s recovery.
CUCC is grateful for the engagement, collaboration, and continued commitment shown by all participants in supporting Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts.
Special thanks are extended to Export Development Canada (EDC) for hosting the roundtable at their Toronto office. CUCC also thanks EDC Vice President Ranya Gabriel and the broader EDC team for their participation and for contributing to a thoughtful and productive dialogue on advancing Canadian involvement in Ukraine.
As Ukraine looks toward recovery and reconstruction, partnerships between international financial institutions, governments, and the private sector will remain essential. CUCC is proud to continue facilitating these important connections and conversations.
