Information for Ukrainians Coming to Canada
Are you new to Canada? Our team is happy to help you! Please contact us to make an appointment so that we can share resources related to employment, immigration, financial support, school registration, housing, community connections and more.
Success Story
Click here to see Sasha and Liza’s settlement story!
Immigration
Dopomoha: Resettlement Information for Incoming Displaced Persons from Ukraine (in Ukrainian and English)
Canada-Ukraine Authorisation for Emergency Travel (CUAET)
Ukrainian CUAET Newcomers’ Ontario Resource Package (in Ukrainian & English)
Pathway to Permanent Residence under the CUAET Program (Recording; slides in English, Ukrainian)
NOC and Express Entry Info-Session
G1 Ontario Driver’s Handbook in Ukrainian
Local Driving School – Peterborough (Riaz) – AAA Driver Training – you can send a text message (705-931-8869) or email
Find your Medical Centre based on where you are or moving to in Canada
Local Medical Centre: One Stop Immigration in Ajax
Financial Support
Apply for Transitional Financial Assistance (Government of Canada)
Apply for Emergency Financial Assistance (Province of Ontario; through Ontario Works)
Legal Advice
Free legal advice is provided by Pro Bono Ontario (hotline) and Canadian Bar Association
Mental Health Support
Kids Help Phone (in Ukrainian)
Housing
We have developed a partnership with Community Counselling & Resource Centre’s Housing Resource Centre so that you can find a host for a short-term stay.
The Housing Resource Centre will also send out listings for permanent rental accommodation weekly
Employment
All Ukrainian citizens who have the Canada-Ukraine Authorisation for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can seek support from any Employment Ontario-funded agency. You can also make an appointment with NCC’s Employment Counsellor or visit
Local Community Groups
UCPK – Ukrainian Community of Peterborough and the Kawarthas
Click to see all the dates for the Ukrainian Social Gatherings of 2023