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The Estonian Central Council in Canada (EKN/ECC) is the recognized voice of Estonian Canadians with all levels of government in Canada and Estonia. Established in 1951, the Council consists of its members (Estonian Canadian organizations) and Board of Directors which is elected by its members.
News
June 14 - Keeping historical memory alive
2026-06-14
On Sunday, June 14, diplomats and community representatives from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will gather at Tribute to Liberty, Memorial to Victims of Communism, in Ottawa to commemorate victims of the June 1941 deportations. Prior to the official ceremony, members of the Lithuanian community will read names of those who were deported from Lithuania. June 14 is an official day of mourning and a flag day in Estonia, when Estonian flags are flown at half-mast on all state and government buildings. The memory of this tragic day, and of the March 1949 deportations will remain forever in the collective memory
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2026-04-04
ECC’'s AGM took place January 31 – February 1, in Toronto. Representatives from member organizations across Canada attended, along with youth delegates and committee members. Also present were Estonia's Ambassador to Canada Margus Rava, the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto Toomas Heinsoo, the President of the World Network of Estonian Youth Kaisa Kasekamp, and EKN Advisory Council member and estophile Rob Zeidler. ECC chair Reet Marten Sehr presented the 2025 annual report along with slides highlighting key events. ECC’s membership has grown to 15 organizations. Over the past year, the following organizations have joined: Toronto Estonian
Estonian Central Council in Canada Statement on terrorist acts against Israel
2025-09-19
October 11, 2023 City: Toronto The Estonian Central Council in Canada is abhorred by the brutal terrorist acts of violence against Israel and stands together with the Jewish community in Canada to condemn them. These acts of terror against innocent men, women, children and the elderly are a clear violation of international law and human rights. We call on the Canadian government to take action against the Iranian government for its support of Hamas and place the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps on Canada’s Terrorist entity list. We call on the Canadian government to investigate and prosecute Canadians, who are profiting