This section provides detailed information for Ukrainian refugees coming to Canada, by focusing on financial and non-financial support at the federal and provincial/territory levels.
- CANADA
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APPLY FOR A VISITOR VISA
Please note that the deadline to apply for a visitor visa under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). has passed. Those interested in applying for a visitor visa must do so through the regular visa application process, linked here.
NON-FINANCIAL AID
Decide where to live
Get free help from newcomer services
Learn about common expenses and how to open a bank account
Immigration measures and supports for Ukrainians and their families
Immigration measures: Contact Us
Find a place to live
Find out how to get health care
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-cards.html
Pathway to permanent residence- Family reunification for Ukrainian Nationals
Get Social Insurance Number (SIN)
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/apply.html
Get a work permit
Find a job
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/report_note.do?cid=18538
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob/newcomers
School enrolment
Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
PROVINCES
- Alberta
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Alberta
Alberta supports Ukraine
https://www.alberta.ca/support-for-ukrainians.aspx
Financial aid
- UEEFFSB Monthly Benefit *only individuals assessed as having significant barriers to employment (BFE) are eligible for monthly benefits.*
- Single Adult with Barriers to Full Employment: $959
- Single Adult, One Child: $1,433
- Couple, no children: $1,436
- Couple, Two children: $1,946
Financial aid (in Ukrainian)
Guide for arriving in Alberta (in English)
Non-financial aid/further information
Education
Education guidebook
Child care subsidy
https://www.childcaresubsidy.gov.ab.ca/ccs/ccs_public.nsf/Estimator?OpenForm
Finding Work
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/
https://aaisa.ca/membership-directory/
Getting credentials and qualifications recognized
https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/foreign-qualification-recognition.aspx
Banking
https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/banking/opening-bank-account.html
Housing
https://ukrainiansinalberta.ca/
Health Services
https://social.albertahealthservices.ca/asu/Page17937.aspx
Health Card Application
https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/AHC0102.xdp
Driver’s Licence or Identification
https://www.alberta.ca/exchange-non-alberta-licences.aspx
Language Services
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-settlement-and-integration-program.aspx
- British Columbia
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British Columbia
British Columbia helps Ukraine
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/welcome
Financial aid
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance
For up to 6 months/ monthly payment
- Single adult: $1,060
- Single adult with disability: up to $1,385.50
- Family of up to 4 people: up to $1,770
- Family of up to 4 people, 1 adult with disability: up to $2,193.50
Further information (in English)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/assistance
Further information (in Ukrainian)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/translation/ukr/assistance
Further information (in Russian)
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/tourism-immigration/ukraine/translation/ru/assistance
Non-financial aid
Health Care
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/ahdc
Free health care coverage
100% prescription coverage for the first year residing in BC
Employment
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Work-in-B-C
https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres.aspx
Ukrainians receive a valid work permit for 3 years
Housing and Cost of Living
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residential-tenancies
https://www.costofliving.workbc.ca/
Education
https://www.wes.org/ca/about-the-wes-gateway-program/
Child Care
Getting Settled in BC
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/First-Few-Days
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/Newcomers-Guides
https://www.welcomebc.ca/Start-Your-Life-in-B-C/Settlement-Services
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/moving-from-another-country
- Manitoba
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Manitoba
Manitoba for Ukraine
https://www.gov.mb.ca/mbsupportsukraine/new-arrivals.html
Financial aid
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/eia_general.html
Manitoba Child Benefit
https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/mcb.html
Non-financial aid
Recreation Fee Subsidy Program
Eligible up to $300 toward Leisure Guide programs and 10 free drop-in class passeshttps://legacy.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisure/feesubsidy.stm
Eligible to purchase an adult monthly Winnipeg Transit pass at a 50% discount
https://info.winnipegtransit.com/en/fares/winnpass
Directory of Services for Newcomers
https://immigratemanitoba.com/settle/services/
Further Information (in English): Arrival Advisor App
https://win.manitobastart.com/arrival-advisor/
Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Manitoba Provincial Council
Call Center for Refugees
https://manitobastart.com/for-newcomers/register-for-services/
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
https://win.manitobastart.com/fact-sheets/
Settlement and Orientation Workbook
https://mansomanitoba.ca/list-of-resources-support-for-the-ukrainian-canadian-community/
Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VLdmYyBxQ-O_tzEVVQ04BVj-VqX74fG4/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration
https://drive.google.com/file/d/167m7SBkKM0oPVOf4sEF4lcudjPNvVN_x/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for School Expectations
https://drive.google.com/file/d/142wJYkrxJE6Mblcw05Yt84j7E5pFopSU/view
Manitoba School System & Registration Process video, with Ukrainian interpretation
Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education (MPUE)
Winnipeg Police Service Safety Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BE6c96tHlD5aMMWlsTP_BvFuCzXVzY4/view
Winnipeg Public Library Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15GD3kINrhzWq0VZUCN8x1xvF_pWityI4/view
Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-eng.pdf
Mental Health Resource
https://mentalhealthfoundation.ca/hope4ukraine/
Further Information (in Ukrainian)
Early Learning and Child Care Program
https://www.gov.mb.ca/education/childcare/
Financial aid
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18RnVGL_yPwGP_SOEzl2iV5QTqC1-buhZ/view
Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-ukr.pdf
Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSxBiQTc-Hcr175b820qhcZ3EDWj0tSY/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UIfYChwzd_J7TthhfOU8GH-4ofk2_TTR/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for school expectations
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lj8agxhK_fjBknwIOfvpdl_GgSLpEeoD/view
Winnipeg Police Service Safety Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/157x43PkHf4XXKERbBiLwNASzY8Rbxymy/view
Winnipeg Public Library Information
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15KBVGx_IUJifN8zr40mSrcnEsLvFxZoK/view
TD Summer Reading Club Information for Ukrainian children
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15LqJKYKCYow4JtAY84Tl7ta5FrjvzRW6/view
Further Information (in Russian)
Winnipeg-based Resources for Ukrainian Refugees
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/files/ukrainian-resources-rus.pdf
Newcomer Parent Guides for school overview
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DgnZ88L2chc577ad8_gg0ZZw5I-LViUH/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for school registration
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YEuzYBlxJtvObXD2-UVRUf5GV3gdNBb4/view
Newcomer Parent Guides for school expectations
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VC1nD9ZhxdoLe5Gg3UqNa2EAEJISkaCq/view
- New Brunswick
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New Brunswick
Financial aid
Application for income assistance
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/services/services_renderer.10295.Social_Assistance_Program.html
Non-financial aid
Employment Opportunities
Orientation Guide (Need to create an account to gain access)
https://pgd-dcd.ca/auth/lang_selector/landing.php
Guide for arrivals
Ukrainian Communities in NB
Drivers License
New Brunswick supports for Ukrainians (in English)
New Brunswick supports for Ukrainians (in Ukrainian)
- Newfoundland and Labrador
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador helps Ukraine
https://www.gov.nl.ca/immigration/ukraine/
Application for regular income support
https://www.gov.nl.ca/cssd/income-support/application/
Guide for arrival
https://ancnl.ca/new-to-canada/newcomers-guide/
Financial Aid
Ukraine job connect
Non-financial aid
Drivers license
https://www.gov.nl.ca/motorregistration/new-residents-and-visitors/have-you-moved-to-nl/
Healthcare
https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2022/health/0329n01/
https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/mcp/
https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/prescription/
Eligible for provincial health card and prescription drug program
School Enrollment
https://www.ancnl.ca/services/children-and-youth-programs/
Children can attend publicly-funded schools for free
Learning English or French
https://www.ancnl.ca/services/language-training-and-assessment/
Employment
- Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/support-for-ukrainians/
Guide for arrival
https://ymcahfx.ca/ns-supports-ukraine/ukrainian-nationals/
Financial aid
https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/income_assistance/Eligibility.html
Employment supports
https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/employment_services/index.html
https://novascotia.ca/coms/employment/documents/ESIA-Services-Support-QA-brochure.pdf
Non-financial aid
Health Care
https://novascotia.ca/dhw/msi/
Housing
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/live-here/housing/
Banking
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/resources/#banking
All major banks have special programs to support newcomers to set up their bank accounts
School
http://www.ns-schools.ednet.ns.ca/
https://www.yishfx.ca/school-settlement
Public education is free for children in Nova Scotia
Language support and other type of support for adjusting to school life for newcomers is available
Employment Opportunities
https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/
https://www.nsapprenticeship.ca/get-started/newcomers-nova-scotia
Settlement Services
https://liveinnovascotia.com/settlement-services
Language Learning Services
https://liveinnovascotia.com/how-get-settled#tab-2
https://www.learnenglishns.org/apply-online
Pre-Arrival Settlement and Employment Support
https://novascotiastart.ca/home/
Transportation
https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/newcomers
https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/help-for-refugees-in-halifax
Eligible to receive a free bus pass
Child Care
https://nsbr-online-services.novascotia.ca/DCSOnline/ECDS/loadSearchPage.action
https://www.ednet.ns.ca/earlyyears/families/childcaresubsidy.shtml
May be eligible for child care subsidy
Further Information (in English)
Information on provincial immigration pathways
https://novascotiaimmigration.com/
Programs and services directory across the province
Information on living in province’s regions, cities and towns
https://liveinnovascotia.com/explore-nova-scotia
Ukrainian Congress of NS
- Ontario
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Ontario
Ontario welcomes Ukraine
https://www.ontario.ca/page/coming-ontario-ukraine
Guide (in English)
Guide (in Ukrainian)
Financial aid
https://www.ontario.ca/page/coming-ontario-ukraine
Non-financial aid
Settlement and orientation services (in English)
Settlement and orientation services (in Ukrainian)
https://cuias.org/wp/uk/index.html
Information and resources to help settle in Ontario
Information and resources to help settle in Ontario (in English and Ukrainian)
https://orientationontario.ca/en/
Hosts and families in the Greater Toronto Area
English and French language classes
https://www.ontario.ca/page/adult-learning-english-second-language
Find work or training
https://www.ontario.ca/page/employment-ontario
Further information (in English)
Emergency Assistance
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance
Apply: https://www.ea.mcss.gov.on.ca/
Ontario job bank for Ukrainians
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/findajob/resources/jobsforukraine
Ontario Health Care: newcomer health care guide
https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-en-2022-06-29.pdf
Information to support international students in Ontario
http://www.internationalstudentconnect.org/
Health and safety at work
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd_2/mltsd-prevention-poster-en-2020-07-22.pdf
Employment Standards Act
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-en-2020-09-08.pdf
Ottawa Ukrainian Mental Health Service
https://www.ottawaukrainianmh.ca/
Hours of work and overtime pay
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-work-and-overtime-pay-en-2021-06-07.pdf
Rights as a foreign national
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-june-2021/mltsd-your-rights-as-a-foreign-national-en-2021-06-07.pdf
Employment protection for foreign nationals
Working as a temporary help agency employee
Further Information (in Ukrainian)
Newcomer healthcare guide
https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-uk-2022-06-29.pdf
Health and safety at work
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-prevention-poster-ukrainian-2022-06-06.pdf
Rights and responsibilities of workers
https://files.ontario.ca/mlitsd-worker-health-and-safety-awareness-workbook-uk-2022-07-15.pdf
Rights and responsibilities of supervisors
https://files.ontario.ca/mlitsd-supervisor-health-and-safety-awareness-workbook-uk-2022-07-15.pdf
Employment Standards Act
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-uk-2022-04-20.pdf
Hours of work and overtime Pay
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-work-and-overtime-pay-uk-2022-04-20.pdf
Rights as a foreign national
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-your-rights-as-a-foreign-national-uk-2022-04-20.pdf
Employment protection for foreign nationals
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-protection-for-foreign-nationals-act-uk-2022-04-20.pdf
Working as a temporary help agency employee
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-your-es-rights-tha-ees-ukrainian-2022-04-22.pdf
Further Information (in Russian)
Newcomer healthcare guide
https://files.ontario.ca/moh-ukraine-health-care-guide-ru-2022-06-29.pdf
Health and safety at work
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd_2/mltsd-prevention-poster-russian-2020-07-22.pdf
Employment Standards Act
https://files.ontario.ca/mltsd-employment-standards-poster-russian-2020-09-08.pdf
Municipalities
Toronto
Ottawa
- Prince Edward Island
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Prince Edward Island
PEI helping Ukraine
https://ukraine.princeedwardisland.ca
Support and services for new residents
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/new-residents
Guide for newcomers
www.irsapei.ca/en/ukraine-response
Banking and finances
https://www.irsapei.ca/en/0600-money-and-finances
Drivers license
https://www.irsapei.ca/en/0504-driver-s-licence
Healthcare card
- Quebec
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Quebec
Welcoming Ukraine to Quebec
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/welcoming-ukrainians-to-quebec
Settle in Quebec
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/settle-and-integrate-in-quebec
Financial aid
https://formulaires.mtess.gouv.qc.ca/en/Form/1/3002/0/ndZ2q7uVpEq2AnarcxWoRg#p=10
https://centrecsai.org/les-services-offerts-par-le-csai-aux-ressortissants-ukrainiens/
Financial aid for full-time French courses ($230 a week)
https://www.quebec.ca/en/education/learn-french/full-time-courses/immigrants/financial-assistance
Non-financial aid
Health Care
https://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/health-insurance
https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-system-and-services/service-organization
https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/finding-a-resource
Employment
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/welcoming-ukrainians-to-quebec/find-job-ukrainian-nationals
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/integration-service-for-immigrants
Education
Free education for young people
Finding a school
http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/trouver-une-ecole/
Driver’s Licence
Foreign driver’s licence is valid for six months following arrival in Quebec
After this period, must apply and call the following number:
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/welcoming-ukrainians-to-quebec#c145178
Further Information
https://www.quebec.ca/en/immigration/integration-service-for-immigrants
- Saskatchewan
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan supports Ukraine
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine
Financial aid
Income assistance
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/saskatchewan-supports-ukraine/financial-support#income-support
Non-financial aid
Housing support
Power, heat, telephone and internet services
Employment Services
Child Care
Education
https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/#/products/118725
Tuition-free Kindergarten to Grade 12 education
Settlement
Health Care
https://skhealthcard.health.gov.sk.ca/
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services
Immigration Pathways
Driving license
TERRITORIES
- Yukon
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Yukon
Ukrainian family support desk
https://yukon.ca/en/contact-ukrainian-family-support-desk
Ukrainian Canadian Association of Yukon
Employment opportunities
https://www.employmentyukon.ca/
https://yukongovernment.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll
Financial support to find work
Rent subsidy
https://yukon.ca/en/apply-rent-subsidy
Drivers license
https://yukon.ca/en/transfer-licence-registration
Health care
https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness
Health care card
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