Newcomer Programs from BC Housing
Category: Stand for Ukraine
Movie: Those Who Stayed
A Ukrainian 6-episode mini-series based on true stories about people in Kyiv at the very beginning of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. To view the trailer of Those Who Stayed, click HERE. To access the movie, click on the following link: https://gem.cbc.ca/those-who-stayed or it can be seen on Netflix.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Launches New Service For Ukrainians
British Columbia Settlement and Integration Services is pleased to offer a free Ukrainian Helpline for those needing support.
Volunteers needed for Ukrainian Helpine Service
S.U.C.C.E.S.S (a settlement service) is in the process of implementing a Helpline Service for Ukrainians needing emotional support as they begin their life in Canada. Volunteers for a Ukrainian Helpline service are needed – see below and click on “Read More” for information.
ON HOLD: Furniture, Household Items, and Clothing Donations
Currently, we are not accepting furniture, household items and clothing donations. We don’t have the space to store items at this time. We are grateful for all the donations we received and have been able to share with newly arrived Displaced Ukrainians.
Canadian Government Extends Canada-Ukraine Authorization For Emergency Travel And Other Supports
End dates for temporary measures available to Ukrainians and their family members
July 15, 2023 – Last day to apply for CUAET from overseas.
- Eligible applicants who are outside Canada have until July 15, 2023, to apply for a visa under CUAET.
- Application fees will continue to be waived.
March 31, 2024 – Last day to extend or change your temporary status in Canada under CUAET.
- Those in Canada with a visa under CUAET have until March 31, 2024, to apply to extend or change their temporary status in Canada through the special measures.
- Application fees will continue to be waived.
- Last day to travel to Canada with a visa issued under CUAET
- Those with a visa under CUAET have until March 31, 2024, to travel to Canada under the special measures.
March 31, 2025 – Last day for Ukrainians and their family members, who are in Canada temporarily, to benefit from settlement services.
- Settlement services that are normally reserved for permanent residents of Canada will continue to be available to all Ukrainians and their family members until March 31, 2025.
Resource for Displaced Ukrainians
MOSAIC: Settlement and Employment Services for Newcomers share a helpful resource for Displaced Ukrainians and services they provide to assist. https://mosaicbc.org/our-resource/resources-for-ukrainians/
Help For CUAET Visa Holders Announcement
Prescription Costs – On Sep 23, the Ministry of Health announced that Ukrainians arriving in B.C. with a Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET) can receive 100% coverage of eligible prescription costs for one year under PharmaCare’s Plan C. News Release
Medical Diagnostic Testing Costs for Displaced Ukrainians – On Oct 3, the Ministry of Health announced that as of October 1, the Ministry of Health will be managing payment for the medical diagnostic test for CUAET visa holders. This means that CUAET holders will not have to pay out of pocket for the test costs. Those who have already paid for the testing can be reimbursed. News Release
Hosting Immigrants From Ukraine
Many displaced Ukrainians are now arriving and are needing temporary accommodation until they find something more permanent. At this moment, we do not have enough community offers to accommodate all the new arrivals.
- You can identify yourself with S.U.C.C.E.S.S who provide settlement services to new immigrants and refugees. Please contact Peggy Lau, Director of Settlement and Families Services at: peggy.@success.bc.ca if you are interested in helping Displaced Ukrainian individuals or families needing a temporary place to stay.
- Another option is to go to the BC Government Welcome Ukraine website. Scroll down and you will see I want to help people from Ukraine. There you will see a list of options for how you can help.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the process or we can also help connect you to our contacts who are working on placing new immigrants with host families.