MattersCommunityFirst seen Jun 5, 2023Last discussed Aug 19, 2024
Ukraine friendship city support
The city is exploring a Friendship City relationship with a Ukrainian municipality, working with West Shore communities and Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine. Staff were also asked to consider $5,000 in annual support through the city budget.
Where it stands: Staff exploration and consideration of annual funding directed Aug 19, 2024; no further step is recorded.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Oct 21, 2024
Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine funding
A $5,000 contribution to Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine was included in the 2025 budget. The funding supports the organization’s work, though the history does not specify how it will be used.
Aug 18, 2025
Horokhiv friendship city agreement
Langford entered a friendship-city agreement with Horokhiv and endorsed Vancouver Island Supports Ukraine fundraising activities. The agreement creates a formal city-to-city relationship and backs local fundraising efforts.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Staff asked to explore Ukraine partnership and annual support
Council directed staff to contact West Shore municipalities to explore collaborating with Vancouver Island Supports the Ukraine and to explore establishing a Friendship City agreement with a Ukrainian municipality; Council also agreed to consider contributing $5,000 annually through the City's Financial Plan.
Decision: Directed staff to consider contributing $5,000 annually through the City's Financial Plan to support Ukraine.
Passed
Decision: Directed staff to contact West Shore municipalities and explore a Friendship City to support Ukraine.
Passed 7–0
Council directed staff to prepare a report regarding formalizing a sister city in Ukraine.