Canada/Ukraine

Canada/Ukraine is a popular slash pairing involving the characters of Canada and Ukraine.

Historical Basis
Starting in the 19th century, waves and waves of Ukranians migrated to Canada, and they still do so to this day.

During the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, before Ukraine gained her independence, Canada and Ukraine experienced similar positions. Canda was filled with nationalists and Pro-Soviet communities and groups. Ukraine was sort of stuck in betweent the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire, and a few years later, Poland and the Soviet Union.

During WWII and the Cold War, Ukraine was fighting for her independence. Canada was more than willing to help, but careful to do so without antagonizing Russia, who was firmly against Ukraine's independence. And when the Soviet Union collapsed, Canda was one of the first countries in the world -- and the very first Western country -- to recognize Ukraine as her own nation.

On January 27, 1992, diplomatic relations were established between Canada and Ukraine. A main bilateral agreement was signed between the two nations, which is less formally known as a Treaty of Friendship. A Treaty of Friendship is signed when the two countries have rather close relations, thus inducing the fandom pairing. It was signed in 1994, and renewed in 2001.

Fan Speculations
When you think about it, Canada and Ukraine are very similar. Canada is calm, quiet, collected, and seems much more kind than his brother America, and Ukraine is almost exactly the same. She is extremely sensitive, and she cries a lot when disappointed. It seems to fans that the surefire person to notice the forgettable Canada would be the delicate Ukraine.