Government Financial assistance

The Government of Canada is giving financial assistance to help Ukrainian families who are in Canada under the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).

The assistance is a one-time, non-taxable benefit. It’s to take care of your basic needs while you get settled in Canada.

How much can you expect to receive

CAN $3,000 for each adult (18 or older)

CAN $1,500 for each child (17 and under)

Documents you need to apply:

Along with your personal information, you need to provide

• your unique client identifier (UCI) number
• temporary resident status document [IMM 1442] number
• Your IMM 1442 must include a remark that you’re here under

To apply:

1. You must first open a bank account. For information on banks please click here
2. If you came to Canada before the CUAET program please change your status to the CUAET measure you can apply here. If you already have CUAET status please proceed to step 3
3. Proceed to the online application here

If you need further assistance please call 1-833-760-1162, calls are answered Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time. Interpretation services are offered in Ukrainian and Russian.