“As Russia’s war against Ukraine persists, Canada continues to support displaced Ukrainians through CUAET, through this extension. The program allows this cohort to work and contribute to the Canadian economy while they are here.”

– The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab recently announced that Ukrainians who arrived in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) and related measures will have an additional year to apply to extend their work permit.

Learn more at www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/03/canada-extends-certain-work-permit-measures-for-ukrainians.html