Parliamentary Internship Program
About the Parliamentary Internship Program
The Ukrainian Canadian community wants to continue to play a significant role in shaping Canada’s political landscape and policies for decades to come. The UCC Charitable & Education Trust has established a paid internship program in Ottawa with Members of Parliament, where interns work on policy research, communications, legislative affairs and constituency work, and learn firsthand about Canada’s Parliament and all aspects of the legislative and governmental process.
The Parliamentary Internship Program was re-established in 2017 by the UCC Charitable & Education Trust, thanks to the generous support of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, including training by the Paul Yuzyk Institute for Youth Leadership, and many individual donors.
The renewal of the Parliamentary Internship Program by the UCC Charitable & Educational Trust was made possible through the generous support of major donors, including the Shevchenko Foundation Ukrainian Canadian Veterans Fund, the Ukrainian National Federation and the Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd. We also sincerely thank and recognize the generous support of Paul & Adrianna Grod, Oleh & Bozhena Iwanusiw and many other individual donors. For the full list of supporters of the Parliamentary Internship Program, please see here.
Applications for the 2026/2027 program are now open. You can submit your application here
The ten-month Internship program provides valuable experience for Ukrainian-Canadian university graduates to work on Parliament Hill and helps develop the next generation of Ukrainian Canadian leaders.
Our program offers a unique opportunity to work with Members of Parliament, participate in committee meetings, and gain valuable experience in Canadian politics. Apply now and take the first step towards a successful career!
How to Apply
Characteristics and skills we are looking for
Recent graduates or young professionals
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Demonstrated interest in politics and willingness to learn
Critical thinking skills
Volunteer experience or community involvement
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
If you have any questions, please email internship[at]ucc.ca.
February 3, 2026. Ottawa. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/2027 Parliamentary Internship Program (PIP) are open. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
To apply for the internship position please complete our Application Form.
Transcripts:
Applicants may submit their transcripts either by email or by mail. Electronic copies can be sent to nationaloffice@ucc.ca
“The UCC is pleased to offer this opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience in Canada’s democratic process,” stated Ihor Michalchyshyn, UCC CEO and Executive Director. “We express our gratitude to the many generous donor who have made this possible, as we approach the ten-year anniversary of the successful renewal of the UCC Parliamentary Internship Program”
Interested in applying or learning more?
Join us for a virtual Information Session (via Zoom) on March 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, where you will learn from the Program Director, current intern, and past alumni.
Register here for the info session here.
For more information about the program and applications, please visit the UCC website or reach out to us at internship@ucc.ca.
Transcripts:
Applicants may submit their transcripts either by email or by mail. Electronic copies can be sent to nationaloffice@ucc.ca
June 24, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Educational Trust is excited to welcome Andrii Hrynko as the new UCC Parliamentary Intern for September 2024.
Applications for the Fall 2024 Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Parliamentary Internship Program are now closed.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust congratulates Maria Ovcharenko (Parliamentary Intern 2023) on her exciting new opportunities. To read about her experience and the program click here to read more.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust congratulates Daria Glazkova (Parliamentary Intern Winter 2023) on her continued Internship journey. To read about her experience so far and the program click here to read more.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Charitable & Education Trust congratulates Elizabeth Franceschini (Parliamentary Intern 2021-2022) on her future endeavors on the Hill. To read about her experience and the program click here to read more.
In this video Volodymyr Palagniuk, former UCC Parliamentary Intern, shares his program experience working on policy research, communications, legislative affairs and constituency work. Volodymyr now works in the House of Commons.
Supporting the program
Click here to make a charitable donation to support the Parliamentary Internship Program through the UCC Charitable & Education Trust.
The UCC expresses its gratitude to all those who have generously donated to support the program this year, and foster a new generation of young Ukrainian Canadian leaders. Along with our major founding sponsor the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada, there have been many individual donors.
A full list of the generous donors to the Parliamentary Internship Program is available by clicking here.
For more information
Ihor Michalchyshyn, UCC Executive Director & CEO, at internship[at]ucc.ca or (613) 232-8822