Ukrainian parliamentary internship program marks 25th anniversary

The program represents 'continuous, deep, and trustworthy relationship between our two countries,' says one intern.

Conservative MP Ben Lobb with his Ukrainian intern, Svitlana Kisilova. The Hill Times photograph by Chelsea Nash

May 11, 2016

In 1991, three young interns arrived in Ottawa from Ukraine to gain experience working for a Canadian Member of Parliament. They kicked off a 25-year relationship between Canada and Ukraine through what would develop into the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program. More...

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