The federal government announced Thursday a special immigration program that will allow Ukrainian refugees to live and work in Canada for up to three years.
The program, called the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel, waives many of the typical requirements for Canadian visa applications.
Applicants do not have to hold valid passports and family members of Ukrainian refugees “of any nationality” can also apply for temporary Canadian residency through the program.
“To the Ukrainians who are defending the values we hold dear, we stand with you — not only in our words but also in our actions. Canada will offer safe haven to
