Many temporary visas granted to Ukrainians who fled to Canada may expire within a few months, as the war continues overseas.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 displaced millions of Ukrainians. The government of Canada offered Ukrainian nationals temporary refuge through the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program, until March 31, 2025.
As battle continues in Ukraine, many CUAET visa holders in Edmonton are grappling with insecurity as the deadline nears, said Orysia Boychuk, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Alberta Provincial Council.