The Government of Alberta prioritizes the applications of Ukrainian nationals who have applied for permanent residency (PR) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and has temporarily waived certain fees for applications and requests made by Ukrainians.
The province has also donated $1 million to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, $5 million to the Ukrainian World Congress, $5 million to the Canada Ukraine Foundation,
and $350,000 to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council to coordinate the shipment of first aid and defensive equipment to Ukraine.
#Ukraine, #Alberta, #AAIP, #PR, #UCC, #Ukrainian_refugees
https://rdnewsnow.com/2022/03/04/alberta-donating-over-5-million-to-support-ukraine/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8659148/alberta-government-humanitarian-aid-ukraine/
March 15, 2022
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced a number of supports and services for Ukrainian individuals and families to help them settle in the province.
The province currently prioritizes applications from Ukrainian citizens and accepts them under the International Skilled Worker categories of the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP).
Saskatchewan also works with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to provide Ukrainians with the most urgent information, services, and supports they need.
In addition, the province also published guidelines for Ukrainian newcomers regarding the registration for a Health Card or school and childcare, obtaining a bank account or a driving license, or acquiring other services provided by the province.
#Saskatchewan, #Ukrainian_refugees, #Ukraine, #refugees, #UCC, #SINP
https://www.cbc.ca/news/ukrainians-on-way-resettlement-organizations-more-support-1.6381806
March 15, 2022
On March 4, 2022, the Government of Alberta responded to the crisis in Ukraine and announced temporary processing measures to assist Ukrainian nationals who apply to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
According to the new measures, the province will prioritize applications and requests for post-decision services and reimburse the application fees,
and request for post-decision service fees to all Ukrainian candidates who make a request for post-decision services on or after February 24, 2022.
Ukrainian nationals will have to meet program criteria to qualify for the program and have valid language results and an Educational Credential Assessment.
#AAIP, #Alberta, #Ukraine, #Ukrainian_applicants
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx
March 14, 2022
The Government of Canada accepts more and more vulnerable Afghan nationals, including women leaders every week.
So far, Canada has admitted 8,680 Afghan refugees under the special humanitarian program. according to the Government’s new update, many Canadian organizations and institutions are offering valuable career opportunities for Afghan women and girls.
The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University has been hosting prominent Afghan journalist and human rights defender Farida Nekzad since December 2021.
In addition, the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) has hired Sheila Qayumi who supported women networks in 20 Afghan provinces.
#Afghan_refugees, #interpreters, #Afghanistan, #Afghan_Women, #CCIS, #refugees
https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/afghan-women-girls-mark-canada-161300064.html
March 14, 2022
