Overview

• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on September 16 that Chrystia Freeland will serve as special representative for Ukraine reconstruction alongside her duties as a Member of Parliament.
• Freeland confirmed she resigned as transport minister and will not seek nomination in the next federal election.
• Carney cited her experience as finance, foreign affairs and international trade minister, pointing to longstanding ties and knowledge of Ukraine’s economy.
• The government has not detailed the role’s specific duties, authority, funding mechanisms or timeline.
• The Congress of Ukrainians in Canada and the World Congress of Ukrainians publicly welcomed the appointment and signaled readiness to collaborate.