Ukraine – The United Conservative Party

Ukraine

Since the war in Ukraine began, more than 28,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Alberta.

A number of measures have been put in place to assist and support Ukrainian newcomers. They include:

enrolment in the health system and health benefits coverage

coverage for the cost of the immigration medical exam X-ray

enrolment in K-12 schools, with funding for providing language, mental health and social supports to Ukrainian children

enrolment in licensed child-care facilities

providing access to Alberta’s child-care subsidy program

providing one-time emergency benefits to those with limited income and assets

providing eligible Ukrainian evacuees greater access to temporary financial support for basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter under the Ukrainian Evacuee Emergency Financial Supports and Benefits program

access to Alberta Supports Centres and Contact Centre for information about social services in Ukrainian or through translation services, and prioritized service at in-person centres

access to employment supports

providing mentorship support under the Alberta Immigrant Mentorship grant

waiving fees and prioritizing the assessment of permanent residency applications made by Ukrainian nationals through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Created multiple funding streams and services to help Ukrainian evacuees settle in Alberta.

Created a hotline in which evacuees can call and receive vital information in English, Ukrainian and Russian regarding the numerous services available to them.

Appointed the Premier’s Advisory Task Force on Ukraine to identify ways to support Ukrainian evacuees coming to Alberta with their financial, physical and spiritual needs.

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