Canada’s emergency visa program for Ukrainians seeking refuge from ongoing war will not be extended, reports The Globe & Mail, quoting Immigration Minister Mark Miller.
Minister Miller stated his decision not to extend the emergency visa program beyond the current deadline, which requires potential applicants to arrive in Canada by the end of the month, as noted in the article .
The report states that there are currently no active considerations for continuing the program.
However, Miller emphasized Canada’s commitment to maintaining some flexibility to address migration challenges arising from the war in Ukraine.
He stressed the need for operational flexibility to respond effectively to any evolving situation in the region.
In March 2022, Canada launched the Canada-Ukrainian Emergency Travel Authorization (CUAET), facilitating the arrival of nearly 250,000 Ukrainians in the country to date.
The program offers emergency multi-year work and residence permits, as well as financial assistance and free temporary accommodation to those fleeing the war-torn region.
Although new CUAET applications are no longer being accepted, visa holders obtained through the program must ensure their arrival in Canada by the end of March to be able to enter the country.
