Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says more than 30,000 applications already approved under the program
It’s one of a number of measures the government announced today to make it easier to access the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada won’t require biometrics from people under the age of 18, over the age of 60, and those with previous Canadian visas that have no immigration issues. Previously in those cases, it was left up to the “decision maker’s discretion” whether to collect biometrics — fingerprints and a photo.Fraser says Canada has already approved more than 30,000 applications under the program.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an additional $100 million in humanitarian support to respond to the crisis in Ukraine and neighbouring countries.He said Ukrainians arriving in Canada will be eligible for up to six weeks of income support, and two weeks of temporary hotel accommodation.Share this article in your social network
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