Our election observer mission began its work July 12 under the
auspices of the Canada Ukraine Council; it came under the jurisdiction
of the Ukrainian World Congress on Sept. 17. We fielded between three
and five long-term observers to analyze the campaign. Then we brought in
200 short-term observers for the election itself.
Globe and Mail: We must not give up on Ukraine
Ukraine’s parliamentary election on Sunday aroused international interest because of the fear that the country, having revolted against undemocratic elections in 2004, was in danger of lapsing into bad old ways. A variety of international organizations sent a total of 2,000 observers, with Canada’s contribution at 600.
