Dear Ukrainian Community and Friends of Ukraine,
On behalf of Honourable Senator Dr. Stanley Kutcher, we are pleased to invite you to a special event titled “Russian Disinformation in Canada: Impact and Struggle or Counteraction”
This timely discussion will focus on the impact of Russian disinformation on Canadian society, democratic institutions, and public discourse. The event will bring together members of the Ukrainian community to explore the challenges posed by Russian disinformation and to discuss ways in which the community could effectively respond.
We are honoured to welcome Hon. Dr. Senator Stanley Kutcher as the Keynote Speaker.
The session will be followed by a Q&A discussion. Ukrainian snacks and coffee will be served.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, January 21 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Senate Committee Room W-180, 1 Wellington Street, Ottawa (entrance to the left of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier)
Organizers: Senator Dr. Stanley Kutcher, The Mark Kopinec Fund, Canada Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ottawa Branch
Please note that this event will take place in a Senate building. Advance registration, security screening, and a valid government-issued photo ID are required for entry. Additional details and a map will be provided upon confirmation.
RSVP by January 19 by registering via the following form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QA_oHyHTa-T8sf2cNKhlVmgjtJU0IX0Ey4KRKTvnemc/edit
As space is limited, we will only be able to accommodate the first sixty-five people who respond. We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation and to working together to counter disinformation and support democratic values in Canada!
About the Speaker – Hon. Senator Stanley Kutcher
Hon. Senator Stanley Kutcher serves on the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence and has spoken extensively in the Senate on issues related to Russian disinformation and threats to democratic institutions. He is the founder of Science Up First, a Canadian NGO created to combat health disinformation, and has consistently advocated for a coordinated, comprehensive, and effective approach to countering Russian disinformation across government and civil society.
Senator Kutcher is a strong advocate for Ukraine. He is currently working to advance a special pathway to permanent residence for recently displaced Ukrainians in Canada, to encourage universities to apply domestic tuition rates for Ukrainian students, and to support Ukrainian communities across Canada in preserving cultural and historical memory. He has also been actively pushing for Canada to do more to help return Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
He is a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia and the Order of Merit of Ukraine, and is the author of Bill S-210, which established Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada.
Internationally, Senator Kutcher is recognized as a leading adolescent mental health expert, known for his major contributions to youth mental health research and for leading the development of Canada’s first national child and youth mental health framework.