A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Eligible Ukrainians arriving in Alberta will have access to new social supports, including temporary funding to cover basic expenses and a child care subsidy.
Individuals and families fleeing the conflict in Ukraine may face a number of challenges as they work to build a home in Alberta. To assist Ukrainians with financial needs, a new program will launch July 25 to provide up to six months of support for basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter.
“Millions of Ukrainians have had to drop everything and flee in the wake of Russia’s illegal invasion. Alberta’s government moved quickly to offer access to health care, child care, education, emergency financial funding, and guidance to get official documents and find work. Now we will do even more to help them rebuild their lives here in Alberta with these expanded social supports for Ukrainians seeking refuge here.”
“Ukrainians who are fleeing the violence in their country are not alone. By helping with the costs to cover basic needs, we can help Ukrainian newcomers get settled and rebuild. Alberta welcomes Ukrainians and we stand with you during this time.”
With many arrivals expected to be single-parent families and families who have left everything behind, Ukrainian parents can also apply for six months of funding to cover the cost of licensed child care through the Child Care Subsidy Program. Children must be 12 years old or younger to be eligible. Full details on all supports are available at alberta.ca/Ukraine.
“By helping with the cost of child care and supporting access to quality child-care programs for Ukrainian parents arriving in Alberta, we are ensuring their children will be safe and that families will have the help they need as they build a new life in our province.”
“We are grateful to Alberta’s government for the financial income support. This is definitely an additional support that was not available to Ukrainian newcomers prior. Everything counts and this will definitely help contribute to the success of the Ukrainian nationals integrating successfully into Canadian society.”
Alberta’s government continues to accelerate the assessment of applications for permanent residency made by Ukrainian nationals and waive fees through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
Ongoing assistance from Alberta’s government and partnering settlement agencies is helping to ensure Ukrainians arriving in Alberta can:
For more information on how Alberta is supporting Ukrainian newcomers, visit alberta.ca/Ukraine.