We are reproducing a press release and photos received from the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Montreal.
On Feb. 25, 2026, the National Assembly of Quebec unanimously adopted a Motion in support of Ukraine proposed by the Premier of Quebec, François Legault,
and representatives of all political parties on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
This Motion provides:
“THAT the National Assembly of Quebec recalls that, for four years, Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine has had terrible human and material consequences;
THAT it reaffirms its full solidarity with the Ukrainian people and Quebecers of
Ukrainian descent;
THAT it salutes the admirable resilience of the Ukrainian people;
THAT it reiterates the importance of continuing international efforts to help Ukraine,
particularly for its defense and reconstruction;
THAT it reaffirms its support of respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine
and the values of democracy and the rule of law;
THAT it supports the importance of a diplomatic outcome to this war to achieve a
lasting peace, with security guarantees, negotiated by all parties;
THAT, finally, the National Assembly observes a minute of silence in memory
of the victims of this invasion.”
Later, the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, greeted the Ukrainian delegation
at the National Assembly of Quebec, and discussed with them the current situation
in Ukraine.
The Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Montreal, Eugene Czolij, who headed the
Ukrainian delegation to Quebec City, thanked the Premier of Quebec for the adoption
by the National Assembly of Quebec of the Motion in support of Ukraine reaffirming
the respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine and for the assistance provided
to Ukrainians displaced in Quebec.