Canada has been committed to support those fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Canada secured charter flights for those needing help to travel to Canada.
The first charter flight brought 328 Ukrainians to Winnipeg on May 23, and the Second charter brought 306 people to Montreal on May 29.
On June 2, the third charter brought 319 Ukrainians to Halifax.
The government is offering CUAET program for transitional financial assistance, which can be applied through a new Canadian Government’s online portal.
Quick facts
- Launched on March 17, 2022, the CUAET program provides Ukrainians and their immediate family members of any nationality the opportunity to stay in Canada as temporary residents for up to 3 years. They are also eligible for a free open work permit or study permit, which allows them to take a job with almost any Canadian employer or enrol in an education program in Canada.
- Through the Ukraine2Canada Travel Fund, Canadians and Canadian companies can donate their Aeroplan points to help bring 10,000 Ukrainians and their families on flights to Canada.
- All individuals with a valid work permit, study permit, temporary resident permit or visitor record in Canada under CUAET will be eligible to receive one-time financial support of $3,000 per adult (18 years and older) and $1,500 per child (17 years and under).
- Between March 17 and May 25, 2022, IRCC received just over 259,000 CUAET applications, of which more than 120,000 have been approved.
- Between January 1 and May 22, 2022, 35,455 Ukrainian citizens arrived in Canada at our land and air ports of entry. These arrival statistics cover all Ukrainian passport holders, including returning Canadian permanent residents of Ukrainian origin. Key figures are updated on a weekly basis.
