Alberta budget includes $27M to help Ukrainian newcomers with housing, language
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The UCP government said it would provide up to $27.3 million to help Ukrainians access settlement, language, housing and financial supports.
The Alberta government said if its 2023 budget is passed, it would expand funding to help those escaping war in Ukraine.
The UCP government said it would provide up to $27.3 million to help Ukrainians access settlement, language, housing and financial supports.
Russia launched its invasion on Feb. 24, 2022.
Since that time, about 21,600 Ukrainians have come to Alberta, said Rajan Sawhney, minister of trade, immigration and multiculturalism.
Newcomer support agencies say they’re busier now than they were last year. Alberta expects more Ukrainians to arrive in the province in the coming months.
“The need for help is outpacing the funds available,” said Catholic Social Services CEO Troy Davies.
“The Ukrainian community and settlement agencies have told us that there is a critical need for funding to help evacuees when they arrive in Alberta,” Sawhney said.
