also available in Russian After nearly four years, the status of the approximately 300,000 Ukrainians who arrived under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) remains unresolved. While the program provided a vital lifeline for war escapees, transitioning from temporary status to permanent residency (PR) is becoming increasingly less achievable and pathways hard to navigate for those CUAET-holders, who does not have close relatives permanently living in

Ottawa – January 16, 2026 The Government of Canada has announced new measures to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members who have applied for permanent residence through the family reunification pathway . These measures provide stability and legal status to applicants while they await a final decision on their permanent residence (PR) applications. Extended Access to Permits Eligible individuals now have until March 31, 2027 , to apply for the following from with