Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

HAMILTON, ON – It is with the greatest concern that we are witnessing the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Canada has deep ties with Ukraine. Canada was the first western country to recognize Ukraine’s independence on December 2, 1991 and there are over 1.35 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage. Ray Hnatyshyn, our 24th Governor General of Canada, was Ukrainian-Canadian.

As such, the City of Hamilton is raising the flag of Ukraine at City Hall in solidarity with the Ukrainian people abroad and the more than 27,000 Ukrainian-Canadians who call Hamilton home. We stand with everyone who is appalled by this disturbing attack on a sovereign, democratic country.