Testimonial Dinner to honour former Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

April 3, 2007 -- UCC National is working in partnership with the Ukrainian Embassy in Canada to plan a Testimonial Dinner in honour of former Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. The event is being organized to pay tribute to Mr. Mulroney, who was the Prime Minister when Canada officially recognized Ukraine following its proclamation of Independence in August 2001. The highlights of the event will be the presentations of the Order of Kniaz Yaroslav Mudryi which was decreed by President Yushchenko, and will be presented by Ambassador Ihor Ostash and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Taras Shevchenko Medal presented by Orysia Sushko.

In this 15th year of Ukraine's Independence, Canada's recognition continues to be highly regarded by all Canadians of Ukrainian descent as well as the citizens of Ukraine. It is, therefore, of prime importance that we indicate our appreciation to former Prime Minister Mulroney for his leadership during this historic time. It is also important to remember that while in office, Mr. Mulroney appointed Saskatchewan-born Ukrainian Canadians, John Sopinka, to the Supreme Court of Canada and Ramon Hnatyshyn as Governor General of Canada.

The banquet is scheduled to take place in Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier Hotel on Wednesday, April 18th. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is pleased to announce that one of our responsibilities will be the distribution of tickets to the event, which are priced at $150.

In order to provide everyone with the opportunity of securing tickets for their constituents, please place your orders by calling the UCC Headquarters in Winnipeg at 1-866-942-4627 or by e-mail at ucc@ucc.ca. Tickets must be reserved by April 10th, 2007.

Conversely our office will be following up on this letter by telephone to assure that everyone is availed the opportunity of attending this gala event.

If you require further information please contact our Executive Director, Ostap Skrypnyk, at the UCC office in Winnipeg.