A new program announced by the province on Monday will provide temporary financial aid to Ukrainians arriving in Alberta.
Starting on July 25, the program will help Ukraine’s new residents cover basic expenses, including food, clothing and shelter, for up to six months.
Many individuals and families fleeing Russian-infested Ukraine are leaving everything behind and starting a new life from scratch.
“In the wake of Russia’s illegal invasion, millions of Ukrainians had to leave everything and flee,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said during a news conference.
“The government of Alberta moved quickly to offer health care, child care, education, emergency financial funding and guidance on obtaining official documents and finding work.
“We will now do even more for asylum-seekers Ukrainians here with these expanded social supports to help them rebuild their lives in Alberta.”
Child care will also be covered through the Child Care Subsidy Program for children 12 years of age and under, as many newly arrived families are expected to be headed by single parents.
“By supporting the cost of child care and access to quality child care programs for Ukrainian parents arriving in Alberta, we are ensuring that their children will be safe and that families will get the help they need as they enter our new era. Provinces make lives,” said Alberta’s Minister of Child Services Matt Jones.
Alberta continues to accelerate permanent residency applications made by Ukrainian citizens who have fled their war-torn country. Application fees are waived through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
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