At the time of their arrival in the late 19th century, Ukrainians faced discrimination because of their religious and cultural differences.
But thanks in large part to Ukrainian immigrants who settled in the Prairies, Canada feeds the world. We're the world's largest exporter of wheat, and the biggest producer of lentils, peas, and rapeseed. In 2024, non-animal agriculture was a $48 billion industry employing over 115,000 Canadians.
