Ukraine and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper.: Canada is encouraging Ukrainians to reject "the past" as they form a new government after weeks of turmoil and deadly violence, says Prime Minister Stephen Harper. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird was to depart Wednesday with a group of parliamentarians and Ukrainian Canadians bound for the capital, the epicentre of political unrest that has rocked Ukraine for months. A man lights a candle at a memorial for the people killed in clashes with police at Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine. THE Related Items Articles Ukrainian currency, the hryvnia, hits all-time low against dollar amid uncertainty Top Russian lawmaker says Russia will protect its compatriots in Ukraine if they are attacked Will supposed gaffes start to hurt Trudeau? Tories, NDP to continue to take aim Financial rescue may be forthcoming for Ukraine, but any deal will mean painful cutbacks Rally in pro-Russian region of Crimea decries the 'bandits' in Kyiv forming new government Columns Ukraine after the revolution In a clear indication of where his Conservative government's support lies in the midst of the Ukrainian crisis, Harper joined other western leaders Tuesday in reaching out to Ukraines yet-to-be formed transitional government, announcing that a high-level delegation would meet with the new leadership in Kyiv. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.